US Bridges

T 398 over Marble Creek

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 91885

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 398 over Marble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 398 over Marble Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 398
CrossesMarble Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 398
Coordinates43.92584, -94.28908
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1969)
Projected traffic18 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 398 over Marble Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 398 over Marble 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 398 over Marble Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 398 over Marble Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 398 over Marble Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.