T 197 over Skunk Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. L8960
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 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 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 197 over Skunk Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 197 over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 197 over Skunk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does T 197 over Skunk Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is T 197 over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T 197 over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.