US Bridges

T 445 over Big Mink Creek

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 46 · Structure no. 96242

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 445 over Big Mink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 445 over Big Mink Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 445
CrossesBig Mink Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 46
RouteCounty Highway 445
Coordinates46.02126, -94.14636
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1985)
Projected traffic25 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 445 over Big Mink Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 445 over Big Mink Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 445 over Big Mink Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 445 over Big Mink Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 445 over Big Mink Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.