US Bridges

T 221 over Spring Creek

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 54J12

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 221 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 221 over Spring Creek in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 221
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 221
Coordinates47.42189, -96.38731
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 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 traffic50 (1999)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 221 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 221 over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T 221 over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 221 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 221 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.