US Bridges

T 325 over Center Creek

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 22531

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 325 over Center Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 325 over Center Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 325
CrossesCenter Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.73052, -94.20757
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (1986)
Projected traffic66 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 325 over Center Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 325 over Center 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 325 over Center Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 325 over Center Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 325 over Center Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.