US Bridges

T 398 over Kedron Brook

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 97888

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 398 over Kedron Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 398 over Kedron Brook in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 398
CrossesKedron Brook
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 398
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.81252, -92.42922
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 inspectionMarch 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1994)
Projected traffic23 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 398 over Kedron Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 398 over Kedron Brook 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does T 398 over Kedron Brook carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 398 over Kedron Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 398 over Kedron Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.