US Bridges

T 208 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT CR 68 · Structure no. 95405

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 208 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) is a concrete culvert carrying T 208 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 208
CrossesSkunk Creek (jd # 13)
Location1.0 MI S of JCT CR 68
RouteCounty Highway 208
Coordinates43.57287, -95.35488
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 (10.5 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 traffic35 (1988)
Projected traffic35 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$77 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 208 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 208 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 208 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13) carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 208 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 208 over Skunk Creek (jd # 13)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.