US Bridges

T 389 over Bear Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 23K64

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 389 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 389 over Bear Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 389
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 389
Coordinates43.84222, -92.35102
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2021)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 389 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 389 over Bear 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does T 389 over Bear Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T 389 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 389 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.