US Bridges

T 185 over Plum Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 51J10

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 185 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 185 over Plum Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 185
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 185
Coordinates44.16698, -95.56348
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (1998)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 185 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 185 over Plum 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does T 185 over Plum Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 185 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns T 185 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.