US Bridges

T 250 over Little Elk River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 49J04

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 250 over Little Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying T 250 over Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 72 ft (22 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 250
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 10
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates46.03474, -94.42384
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1997)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 250 over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 250 over Little Elk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 250 over Little Elk River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 250 over Little Elk River?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns T 250 over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.