US Bridges

T 94 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)

FairPosted for load

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 87566

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 94 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 94 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 94
CrossesHazel Creek (cd #9)
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.76105, -95.64518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1990)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 94 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 94 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does T 94 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 94 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 94 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.