US Bridges

T 221 over S Fk Bear Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 97180

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 221 over S Fk Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 221 over S Fk Bear Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 221
CrossesS Fk Bear Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 221
Coordinates43.71765, -92.62983
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1991)
Projected traffic46 by 2029
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 221 over S Fk Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 221 over S Fk Bear 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does T 221 over S Fk Bear Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 221 over S Fk Bear Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 221 over S Fk Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.