US Bridges

T 223 over Willow Creek

Fair

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 96120

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 223 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 223 over Willow Creek in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long.

CarriesT 223
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates46.71366, -94.27194
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1985)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 223 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 223 over Willow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 223 over Willow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 223 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 223 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.