US Bridges

T 176 over Jack Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 53J16

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 176 over Jack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 176 over Jack Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 176
CrossesJack Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates43.79045, -95.58731
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic45 (1996)
Projected traffic45 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 176 over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 176 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 176 over Jack Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 176 over Jack Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 176 over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.