US Bridges

T 741 over Cane Creek

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 95313

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 741 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 741 over Cane Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 741
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 33
RouteCounty Highway 741
Coordinates46.23802, -92.82461
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1980)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 741 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 741 over Cane 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does T 741 over Cane Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 741 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns T 741 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.