US Bridges

T 43 over S Br Yellow Medicine R

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 97961

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 43 over S Br Yellow Medicine R is a concrete culvert carrying T 43 over S Br Yellow Medicine R in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 43
CrossesS Br Yellow Medicine R
Location1.5 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates44.44514, -96.21066
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1973)
Projected traffic2 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 43 over S Br Yellow Medicine R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 43 over S Br Yellow Medicine R 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does T 43 over S Br Yellow Medicine R carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 43 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns T 43 over S Br Yellow Medicine R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.