US Bridges

T 167 over Bevens Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 51 · Structure no. 10506

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 167 over Bevens Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 167 over Bevens Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 167
CrossesBevens Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 51
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates44.73148, -93.84635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (1986)
Projected traffic86 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 167 over Bevens Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 167 over Bevens Creek 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 167 over Bevens Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 167 over Bevens Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 167 over Bevens Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.