US Bridges

T 181 over Weisel Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. L9842

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 181 over Weisel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 181 over Weisel Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 181
CrossesWeisel Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates43.54414, -91.92452
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1973)
Projected traffic60 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 181 over Weisel Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 181 over Weisel 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 181 over Weisel Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 181 over Weisel Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 181 over Weisel Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.