US Bridges

T 247 over Stream

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 50K44

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 247 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 247 over Stream in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 247
CrossesStream
Location1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 247
Coordinates43.79021, -92.70927
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2014)
Projected traffic49 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 247 over Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 247 over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 247 over Stream carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 247 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 247 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.