US Bridges

T 191 over Wells Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 25537

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 191 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 191 over Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 191
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates44.43976, -92.53062
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1986)
Projected traffic23 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 191 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 191 over Wells 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 191 over Wells Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 191 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 191 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.