US Bridges

T 448 over Deer Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 23548

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 448 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 448 over Deer Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 448
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 448
Coordinates43.72488, -92.4493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1991)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 448 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 448 over Deer 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T 448 over Deer Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 448 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 448 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.