US Bridges

T 254 over Split Rock Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 5744

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 254 over Split Rock Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T 254 over Split Rock Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 254
CrossesSplit Rock Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 254
Coordinates43.89192, -96.3672
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1997)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 254 over Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 254 over Split Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 254 over Split Rock Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 254 over Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 254 over Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.