US Bridges

T 36 over Spring Creek Branch

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT CR C5 · Structure no. 87J43

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 36 over Spring Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying T 36 over Spring Creek Branch in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 36
CrossesSpring Creek Branch
Location0.4 MI S of JCT CR C5
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates44.68449, -95.86962
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic22 by 2030
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 36 over Spring Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 36 over Spring Creek Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 36 over Spring Creek Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is T 36 over Spring Creek Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 36 over Spring Creek Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.