US Bridges

T 236 over Brafees Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 95768

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1984 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 236 over Brafees Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 236 over Brafees Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 236
CrossesBrafees Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates44.89173, -95.64962
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1984)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 236 over Brafees Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 236 over Brafees 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does T 236 over Brafees Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is T 236 over Brafees Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 236 over Brafees Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.