US Bridges

T 54 over Okabena Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 32J45

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 54 over Okabena Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 54 over Okabena Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 54
CrossesOkabena Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates43.65932, -95.44713
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2009)
Projected traffic49 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 54 over Okabena Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 54 over Okabena 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 54 over Okabena Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 54 over Okabena Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 54 over Okabena Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.