US Bridges

T 335 over Carys Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 50561

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 335 over Carys Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 335 over Carys Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2029. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 335
CrossesCarys Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 335
Coordinates43.8339, -92.51353
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (1986)
Projected traffic47 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

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 335 over Carys Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 335 over Carys 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 335 over Carys Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 335 over Carys Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 335 over Carys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.