US Bridges

T 48 over Center Creek

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 32 · Structure no. 46536

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 48 over Center Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 48 over Center Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 48
CrossesCenter Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 32
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyMartin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.68943, -94.32804
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1986)
Projected traffic24 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 48 over Center Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 48 over Center 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 48 over Center Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 48 over Center Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 48 over Center Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.