US Bridges

T 307 over Hay Creek

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 14J24

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 307 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 307 over Hay Creek in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 307
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates46.77194, -96.46229
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1996)
Projected traffic22 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 307 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 307 over Hay 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 307 over Hay Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 307 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 307 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.