T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2)
Stevens County, Minnesota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2) in Stevens County, Minnesota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1993).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 14 of the 44 inventoried bridges in Stevens County rated fair (31.8%); 2 (4.5%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi S of Jct Th 28 |
| NBI structure number | 75J01 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Stevens County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 28 over Pomme De Terre River | 1984 | 2,269 | Good |
| Mn 9 over Pomme De Terre River | 2017 | 2,100 | Good |
| Mn 28 over Muddy Creek | 1947 | 2,015 | Fair |
| US 59 over Pomme De Terre River | 1996 | 1,950 | Fair |
| US 59 over Stream | 1996 | 1,950 | Good |
| US 59 over Muddy Creek | 1996 | 1,950 | Good |
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