US Bridges

T 233 over Daly Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 28J05

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 233 over Daly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 233 over Daly Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT 233
CrossesDaly Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates43.75423, -91.68836
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1997)
Projected traffic48 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 233 over Daly Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 233 over Daly 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 233 over Daly Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 233 over Daly Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 233 over Daly Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.