US Bridges

T 153 over Cobb Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 96253

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 153 over Cobb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 153 over Cobb Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 153
CrossesCobb Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates44.8632, -96.36624
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1973)
Projected traffic15 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 153 over Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 153 over Cobb 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 153 over Cobb Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 153 over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 153 over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.