US Bridges

T 197 over Canby Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 52 · Structure no. 37J06

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 197 over Canby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 197 over Canby Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 197
CrossesCanby Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 52
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates44.83252, -96.2152
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1973)
Projected traffic8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 197 over Canby Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 197 over Canby Creek 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 197 over Canby Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 197 over Canby Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 197 over Canby Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.