T 261 over Rice Creek
GoodFillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 23586
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 261 over Rice Creek is a concrete slab carrying T 261 over Rice Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 261 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 261 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does T 261 over Rice Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is T 261 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 261 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.