US Bridges

T 268 over Rice Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI NW of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. R0306

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 268 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 268 over Rice Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT 268
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.78052, -92.14624
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic25 (1990)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 268 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 268 over Rice 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 268 over Rice Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 268 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 268 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.