US Bridges

T 249 over Ferndale Brook

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 91537

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

About this bridge

T 249 over Ferndale Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 249 over Ferndale Brook 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesT 249
CrossesFerndale Brook
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.78476, -91.70416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic48 (1986)
Projected traffic48 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 249 over Ferndale Brook built?

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

What condition is T 249 over Ferndale Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 249 over Ferndale Brook carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 249 over Ferndale Brook?

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

Who owns T 249 over Ferndale Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.