US Bridges

T 22 over Carver Creek

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 10519

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 22 over Carver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 22 over Carver Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 22
CrossesCarver Creek
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 43
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates44.76748, -93.71072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1986)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks—
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 22 over Carver Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 22 over Carver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 22 over Carver Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 22 over Carver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 22 over Carver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.