US Bridges

T 1182 over Pomme De Terre River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 95032

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1182 over Pomme De Terre River is a steel culvert carrying T 1182 over Pomme De Terre River in Otter Tail 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT 1182
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location2.5 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 1182
Coordinates46.16512, -95.96811
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic33 (1986)
Projected traffic33 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$133 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 1182 over Pomme De Terre River built?

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

What condition is T 1182 over Pomme De Terre 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 1182 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 1182 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 1182 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.