US Bridges

T 242 over Deer Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 97190

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 242 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 242 over Deer Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 242
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.66798, -92.60955
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (1986)
Projected traffic16 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 242 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 242 over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 242 over Deer Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 242 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 242 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.