US Bridges

T 28 over Little Rock River

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 95205

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 28 over Little Rock River is a concrete culvert carrying T 28 over Little Rock River in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 28
CrossesLittle Rock River
Location2.0 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates43.58729, -95.75368
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1994)
Projected traffic48 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 28 over Little Rock River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 28 over Little Rock River 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 28 over Little Rock River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 28 over Little Rock River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 28 over Little Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.