US Bridges

T 158 over Sullivan Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 91485

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 158 over Sullivan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 158 over Sullivan Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesT 158
CrossesSullivan Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 158
Coordinates43.69503, -91.39743
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (1986)
Projected traffic62 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 158 over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 158 over Sullivan 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 158 over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 158 over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 158 over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.