US Bridges

T 274 over Willow Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 59J53

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 274 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 274 over Willow Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 274
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates44.14004, -96.42126
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2011)
Projected traffic14 by 2031
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 274 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 274 over Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 274 over Willow Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T 274 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 274 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.