US Bridges

T 554 over Hay Creek

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 32 · Structure no. 58542

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 554 over Hay Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 554 over Hay Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 554
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 32
RouteCounty Highway 554
Coordinates46.17131, -92.35167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2002)
Projected traffic71 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 554 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 554 over Hay Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 554 over Hay Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 554 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 554 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.