US Bridges

T 197 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 32532

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 197 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 197 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 197
CrossesSkunk Creek (jd # 13)
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.51959, -95.27466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1988)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$144 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 197 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 197 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 197 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 197 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 197 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.