US Bridges

T 298 over N Br Dobbins Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 50K09

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 298 over N Br Dobbins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 298 over N Br Dobbins Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 298
CrossesN Br Dobbins Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 56
RouteCounty Highway 298
Coordinates43.7032, -92.88539
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.2 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 (2009)
Projected traffic49 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

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 298 over N Br Dobbins Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 298 over N Br 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 298 over N Br Dobbins Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 298 over N Br Dobbins Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 298 over N Br Dobbins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.