US Bridges

T 261 over Little Pine River

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 18J17

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 261 over Little Pine River is a concrete culvert carrying T 261 over Little Pine River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesT 261
CrossesLittle Pine River
Location0.6 MI N JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 261
Coordinates46.75475, -93.85088
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2005)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 261 over Little Pine River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 261 over Little Pine River 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 261 over Little Pine River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 261 over Little Pine River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 261 over Little Pine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.