US Bridges

T 181 over Champepadan Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. 96072

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 181 over Champepadan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 181 over Champepadan Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 181
CrossesChampepadan Creek
Location1.1 MI W of JCT TH 91
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates43.81944, -95.9554
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (1986)
Projected traffic31 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 181 over Champepadan Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 181 over Champepadan 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 181 over Champepadan Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 181 over Champepadan Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 181 over Champepadan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.