US Bridges

T 147 over Mound Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 17J46

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 147 over Mound Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 147 over Mound Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 147
CrossesMound Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates44.1177, -95.14058
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2015)
Projected traffic29 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 147 over Mound Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 147 over Mound 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 147 over Mound Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T 147 over Mound Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 147 over Mound Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.