T 38 over Little Cottonwood River
PoorBrown County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 08521
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29
- 1973 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 38 over Little Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 38 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2029. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 38 over Little Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 38 over Little Cottonwood River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 38 over Little Cottonwood River carry?
About 29 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 38 over Little Cottonwood River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns T 38 over Little Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.