US Bridges

T 384 over Hay Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. L5992

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 384 over Hay Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 384 over Hay Creek in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 384
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 9
RouteCounty Highway 384
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.73212, -96.46096
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (1986)
Projected traffic21 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 384 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 384 over Hay 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 384 over Hay Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 384 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 384 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.