US Bridges

T 274 over W Fk Moose Horn River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT CR 157 · Structure no. 09J31

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 274 over W Fk Moose Horn River is a concrete culvert carrying T 274 over W Fk Moose Horn River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 274
CrossesW Fk Moose Horn River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT CR 157
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates46.52146, -92.72017
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2014)
Projected traffic130 by 2034
Trucks9%
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 274 over W Fk Moose Horn River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 274 over W Fk Moose Horn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T 274 over W Fk Moose Horn River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T 274 over W Fk Moose Horn River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns T 274 over W Fk Moose Horn River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.