US Bridges

T 330 over Little Cobb River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 07548

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 330 over Little Cobb River is a concrete slab carrying T 330 over Little Cobb River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 330
CrossesLittle Cobb River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 330
Coordinates44.00867, -93.83866
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1986)
Projected traffic10 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 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 330 over Little Cobb River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 330 over Little Cobb River 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 330 over Little Cobb River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 330 over Little Cobb River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 330 over Little Cobb River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.