US Bridges

T 97 over W Br Little Rock River

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 97565

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 97 over W Br Little Rock River is a steel culvert carrying T 97 over W Br Little Rock River in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 97
CrossesW Br Little Rock River
Location1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.60165, -95.84261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (1986)
Projected traffic39 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 97 over W Br Little Rock River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 97 over W Br Little Rock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 97 over W Br Little Rock River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 97 over W Br Little Rock River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns T 97 over W Br Little Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.