US Bridges

T 171 over Jack Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 51J31

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 171 over Jack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 171 over Jack Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 171
CrossesJack Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 171
Coordinates43.87122, -95.64308
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (1990)
Projected traffic44 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 171 over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 171 over Jack 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 171 over Jack Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 171 over Jack Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 171 over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.