US Bridges

T 388 over North Cormorant River

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 97645

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 388 over North Cormorant River is a concrete culvert carrying T 388 over North Cormorant River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 388
CrossesNorth Cormorant River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT TH 1
RouteCounty Highway 388
Coordinates47.88651, -94.46113
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1970)
Projected traffic4 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 388 over North Cormorant River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 388 over North Cormorant River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 388 over North Cormorant River carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 388 over North Cormorant River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 388 over North Cormorant River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.