US Bridges

T 328 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 43538

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 328 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 328 over Buffalo Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 328
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.3 MI N of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 328
CountyMcLeod County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.7407, -94.49795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1999)
Projected traffic65 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 328 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 328 over Buffalo Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 328 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 328 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 328 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.