US Bridges

T 272 over Florida Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 37J40

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 272 over Florida Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 272 over Florida Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 272
CrossesFlorida Creek
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 272
Coordinates44.805, -96.32167
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 inspectionJune 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 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 (2002)
Projected traffic50 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 272 over Florida Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 272 over Florida 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does T 272 over Florida Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 272 over Florida Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 272 over Florida Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.