US Bridges

T 216 over Watson Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 97684

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 216 over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 216 over Watson Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 216
CrossesWatson Creek
Location1.6 MI N of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 216
Coordinates43.70247, -92.07876
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1973)
Projected traffic24 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 216 over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 216 over Watson 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 216 over Watson Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 216 over Watson Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns T 216 over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.