US Bridges

T 6 over Lazarus Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 87J54

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 6 over Lazarus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 6 over Lazarus Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 6
CrossesLazarus Creek
Location2.1 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates44.77673, -96.23815
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2034
Trucks6%
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 6 over Lazarus Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 6 over Lazarus 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 6 over Lazarus Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T 6 over Lazarus Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 6 over Lazarus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.