T 246 over Badger Creek (jd # 14)
GoodFaribault County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 22581
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 1970 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 246 over Badger Creek (jd # 14) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 246 over Badger Creek (jd # 14) in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 246 over Badger Creek (jd # 14) built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 246 over Badger Creek (jd # 14) 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does T 246 over Badger Creek (jd # 14) carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (1970 count).
How long is T 246 over Badger Creek (jd # 14)?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 246 over Badger Creek (jd # 14)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.