US Bridges

T 14 over Deerhorn Creek

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 84J47

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 14 over Deerhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 14 over Deerhorn Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesT 14
CrossesDeerhorn Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 9
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates46.57251, -96.44731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2000)
Projected traffic18 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 14 over Deerhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 14 over Deerhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 14 over Deerhorn Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 14 over Deerhorn Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 14 over Deerhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.