US Bridges

T 162 over Wolf Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 50J22

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 162 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 162 over Wolf Creek in Mower 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 162
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates43.71775, -92.92988
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1999)
Projected traffic20 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 162 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is T 162 over Wolf 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 162 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 162 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 162 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.