US Bridges

T 397 over Mud River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 89 · Structure no. 45545

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 397 over Mud River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 397 over Mud River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 397
CrossesMud River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 89
RouteCounty Highway 397
Coordinates48.30911, -95.6582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1994)
Projected traffic40 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 397 over Mud River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 397 over Mud 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 397 over Mud River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 397 over Mud River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 397 over Mud River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.