US Bridges

T 445 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. L5599

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1983 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 445 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 445 over Beaver Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 445
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 445
Coordinates43.54293, -92.42919
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1983)
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 445 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 445 over Beaver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T 445 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is T 445 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 445 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.