US Bridges

T 75 over Spring Creek

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 87J47

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 75 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 75 over Spring Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 75
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates44.71075, -95.78811
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2010)
Projected traffic19 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 75 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is T 75 over Spring Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 75 over Spring Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is T 75 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns T 75 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.