US Bridges

T 197 over S Fk Groundhouse River

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 33J06

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 197 over S Fk Groundhouse River is a concrete culvert carrying T 197 over S Fk Groundhouse River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 197
CrossesS Fk Groundhouse River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates45.75733, -93.45144
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1999)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 197 over S Fk Groundhouse River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 197 over S Fk Groundhouse River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 197 over S Fk Groundhouse River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 197 over S Fk Groundhouse River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 197 over S Fk Groundhouse River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.