US Bridges

T 818 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)

Fair

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT CR 80 · Structure no. L9733

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1974 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 818 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) is a concrete culvert carrying T 818 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 818
CrossesChetamba Creek (jd #7)
Location0.7 MI S of JCT CR 80
RouteCounty Highway 818
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95435, -95.20702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic50 (1974)
Projected traffic50 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 818 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 818 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T 818 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is T 818 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 818 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.