US Bridges

T 835 over Butler Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 25K01

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 835 over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 835 over Butler Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 835
CrossesButler Creek
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 835
Coordinates44.44844, -92.84977
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic148 (2020)
Projected traffic148 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 835 over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 835 over Butler Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 835 over Butler Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 835 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 835 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.