US Bridges

T 162 over Trib of Highwater Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT CR 53 · Structure no. R0175

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 162 over Trib of Highwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 162 over Trib of Highwater Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 162
CrossesTrib of Highwater Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT CR 53
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates44.08679, -95.28086
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (1987)
Projected traffic39 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 162 over Trib of Highwater Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 162 over Trib of Highwater 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 162 over Trib of Highwater Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 162 over Trib of Highwater Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 162 over Trib of Highwater Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.