US Bridges

T 4 over Split Hand Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 31J13

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 4 over Split Hand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 4 over Split Hand Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 4
CrossesSplit Hand Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates47.05702, -93.38811
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic101 (2003)
Projected traffic101 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 4 over Split Hand Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 4 over Split Hand 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 4 over Split Hand Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 4 over Split Hand Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 4 over Split Hand Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.