US Bridges

T 274 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI NW of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 23549

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 274 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 274 over Sugar Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2029. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 274
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.1 MI NW of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates43.76218, -92.1578
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (1973)
Projected traffic19 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 274 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 274 over Sugar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T 274 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 274 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 274 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.