US Bridges

T 244 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT CR 49 · Structure no. 25J99

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 244 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 244 over Unnamed Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 244
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.6 MI E of JCT CR 49
RouteCounty Highway 244
Coordinates44.36463, -92.9115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 244 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 244 over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does T 244 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 244 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns T 244 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.