US Bridges

T 6 over Jud Ditch # 12

Poor

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH9 · Structure no. 90030

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 6 over Jud Ditch # 12 is a concrete culvert carrying T 6 over Jud Ditch # 12 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 6
CrossesJud Ditch # 12
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH9
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.06508, -96.37141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2010)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 6 over Jud Ditch # 12 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 6 over Jud Ditch # 12 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 6 over Jud Ditch # 12 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is T 6 over Jud Ditch # 12?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 6 over Jud Ditch # 12?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.