US Bridges

T 253 over S Br Pipestone Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N JCT Mn 30 · Structure no. 59J44

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 253 over S Br Pipestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 253 over S Br Pipestone 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 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 253
CrossesS Br Pipestone Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT Mn 30
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates44.00044, -96.38798
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2007)
Projected traffic157 by 2027
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 253 over S Br Pipestone Creek built?

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

What condition is T 253 over S Br Pipestone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 253 over S Br Pipestone Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is T 253 over S Br Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 253 over S Br Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.