US Bridges

T 184 over Jack Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT CR 63 · Structure no. 32534

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 184 over Jack Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 184 over Jack Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 184
CrossesJack Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT CR 63
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates43.7704, -95.39559
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1988)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$185 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 184 over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 184 over Jack 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 184 over Jack Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 184 over Jack Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 184 over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.