US Bridges

T 343 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 23J69

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 343 over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 343 over Jordan Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 343
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 343
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.77707, -92.28922
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1973)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
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 343 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 343 over Jordan 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 343 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 343 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 343 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.