US Bridges

T 116 over S Fk Rabbit River

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 97512

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 116 over S Fk Rabbit River is a concrete culvert carrying T 116 over S Fk Rabbit River in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 116
CrossesS Fk Rabbit River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 9
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates46.07975, -96.39461
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1993)
Projected traffic6 by 2029
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 116 over S Fk Rabbit River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 116 over S Fk Rabbit River 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 116 over S Fk Rabbit River carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 116 over S Fk Rabbit River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns T 116 over S Fk Rabbit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.