US Bridges

T 157 over S Br Dobbins Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 50K84

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 157 over S Br Dobbins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 157 over S Br Dobbins Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 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 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 157
CrossesS Br Dobbins Creek
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates43.68872, -92.84719
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 157 over S Br Dobbins Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 157 over S Br Dobbins 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does T 157 over S Br Dobbins Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T 157 over S Br Dobbins Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 157 over S Br Dobbins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.