US Bridges

T 275 over Money Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 28546

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 275 over Money Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 275 over Money Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2029. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 275
CrossesMoney Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 76
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates43.78531, -91.59435
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2009)
Projected traffic141 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 275 over Money Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 275 over Money 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 275 over Money Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 275 over Money Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 275 over Money Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.