US Bridges

T 165 over Kettle Creek

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S JCT Mn 87 · Structure no. 03J33

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 165 over Kettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 165 over Kettle Creek in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 165
CrossesKettle Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT Mn 87
RouteCounty Highway 165
Coordinates46.74466, -95.28822
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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2026
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 165 over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 165 over Kettle 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 165 over Kettle Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 165 over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 165 over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.