US Bridges

T 276 over N Br Pipestone Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 59J68

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 276 over N Br Pipestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 276 over N Br Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 276
CrossesN Br Pipestone Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 276
Coordinates44.07119, -96.34779
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2013)
Projected traffic29 by 2033
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 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 276 over N Br Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 276 over N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 276 over N Br Pipestone Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 276 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns T 276 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.