US Bridges

T 332 over Foster Creek (jd #1)

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT TH 109 · Structure no. L9999

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 332 over Foster Creek (jd #1) is a concrete culvert carrying T 332 over Foster Creek (jd #1) in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 332
CrossesFoster Creek (jd #1)
Location0.8 MI S of JCT TH 109
RouteCounty Highway 332
Coordinates43.69106, -93.64847
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 332 over Foster Creek (jd #1) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 332 over Foster Creek (jd #1) 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 332 over Foster Creek (jd #1) carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T 332 over Foster Creek (jd #1)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 332 over Foster Creek (jd #1)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.