US Bridges

T 236 over Mound Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI S of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 97182

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 236 over Mound Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 236 over Mound Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 236
CrossesMound Creek
Location2.9 MI S of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates44.12388, -95.10036
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1973)
Projected traffic36 by 2029
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 236 over Mound Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 236 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 236 over Mound Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 236 over Mound Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns T 236 over Mound Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.