US Bridges

T 255 over Trib Split Rock Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 59J35

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 255 over Trib Split Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 255 over Trib Split Rock Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 255
CrossesTrib Split Rock Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates43.85148, -96.34702
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2004)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 255 over Trib Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 255 over Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 255 over Trib Split Rock Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 255 over Trib Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns T 255 over Trib Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.