US Bridges

T 115 over Rice Creek

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. L5302

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 115 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 115 over Rice Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 115
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates43.74642, -94.02951
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1986)
Projected traffic65 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$33 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 115 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 115 over Rice Creek 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 115 over Rice Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 115 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 115 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.