US Bridges

T 11 over Wolverton Creek (cd #5A)

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT CR 151 · Structure no. 95562

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 11 over Wolverton Creek (cd #5A) is a concrete culvert carrying T 11 over Wolverton Creek (cd #5A) in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 11
CrossesWolverton Creek (cd #5A)
Location0.5 MI E of JCT CR 151
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates46.5873, -96.68911
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (1981)
Projected traffic27 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 11 over Wolverton Creek (cd #5A) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 11 over Wolverton Creek (cd #5A) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 11 over Wolverton Creek (cd #5A) carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is T 11 over Wolverton Creek (cd #5A)?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 11 over Wolverton Creek (cd #5A)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.