US Bridges

T 325 over South Creek

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 22575

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 325 over South Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 325 over South Creek in Faribault 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 325
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.8 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 325
Coordinates43.70451, -94.20745
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1986)
Projected traffic42 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 South Creek built?

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

What condition is T 325 over South 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 325 over South Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 325 over South Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 325 over South Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.