US Bridges

T 7 over Florida Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 87J20

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 7 over Florida Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 7 over Florida Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 7
CrossesFlorida Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates44.77601, -96.35521
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 2022
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2004)
Projected traffic25 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

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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 7 over Florida Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 7 over Florida 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 7 over Florida Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 7 over Florida Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 7 over Florida Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.