US Bridges

T 317 over Whisky Creek

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI S of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. L9303

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 317 over Whisky Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 317 over Whisky Creek in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 317
CrossesWhisky Creek
Location3.6 MI S of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 317
Coordinates46.69037, -96.61066
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (1986)
Projected traffic14 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 317 over Whisky Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 317 over Whisky 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 317 over Whisky Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 317 over Whisky Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 317 over Whisky Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.