US Bridges

T 296 over Trib to Dobbins Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 46 · Structure no. 50J97

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 296 over Trib to Dobbins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 296 over Trib to Dobbins Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 296
CrossesTrib to Dobbins Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 46
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.67487, -92.88906
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2008)
Projected traffic49 by 2028
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

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 296 over Trib to Dobbins Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 296 over Trib to Dobbins 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 296 over Trib to Dobbins Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is T 296 over Trib to Dobbins Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 296 over Trib to Dobbins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.