US Bridges

T 32 over S Fk Yellow Bank River

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 96163

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 32 over S Fk Yellow Bank River is a concrete culvert carrying T 32 over S Fk Yellow Bank River in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 32
CrossesS Fk Yellow Bank River
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates45.04612, -96.43509
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic45 (1988)
Projected traffic45 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 32 over S Fk Yellow Bank River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 32 over S Fk Yellow Bank 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 32 over S Fk Yellow Bank River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 32 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 32 over S Fk Yellow Bank River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.