US Bridges

T 292 over Turtle Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 46 · Structure no. 50544

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 292 over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 292 over Turtle Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2029. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 292
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 46
RouteCounty Highway 292
Coordinates43.68528, -93.03956
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (1986)
Projected traffic63 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 292 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 292 over Turtle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 292 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 292 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 292 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.