US Bridges

T 163 over Hawk Creek (cd #10)

Good

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CR 116 · Structure no. L9216

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 163 over Hawk Creek (cd #10) is a concrete culvert carrying T 163 over Hawk Creek (cd #10) in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 163
CrossesHawk Creek (cd #10)
Location0.4 MI W of JCT CR 116
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06636, -95.15292
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1980)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 163 over Hawk Creek (cd #10) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 163 over Hawk Creek (cd #10) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 163 over Hawk Creek (cd #10) carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 163 over Hawk Creek (cd #10)?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns T 163 over Hawk Creek (cd #10)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.