US Bridges

T 159 over Jack Creek

GoodPosted for load

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 53528

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 159 over Jack Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 159 over Jack Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 159
CrossesJack Creek
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates43.76702, -95.49222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (1986)
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 159 over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 159 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 159 over Jack Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 159 over Jack Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 159 over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.