US Bridges

T 225 over Crystal Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 91488

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 225 over Crystal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 225 over Crystal Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT 225
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates43.75182, -91.49104
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic22 (1986)
Projected traffic22 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 225 over Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 225 over Crystal 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 225 over Crystal Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 225 over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 225 over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.