US Bridges

T 39 over Spring Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 87J51

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 39 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 39 over Spring Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 39
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates44.71553, -95.97122
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2012)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
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 39 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 39 over Spring 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 39 over Spring Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 39 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 39 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.