US Bridges

T 92 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 59512

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 92 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 92 over Poplar Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 92
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates43.86583, -96.20505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2007)
Projected traffic49 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 92 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 92 over Poplar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 92 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is T 92 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 92 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.