US Bridges

T 601 over Burman Creek

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI S of JCT Csah 41 · Structure no. 58532

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 601 over Burman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 601 over Burman Creek in Pine 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 601
CrossesBurman Creek
Location2.6 MI S of JCT Csah 41
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates46.28085, -93.03258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1986)
Projected traffic36 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 601 over Burman Creek built?

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

What condition is T 601 over Burman 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 601 over Burman Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 601 over Burman Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 601 over Burman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.