US Bridges

T 7 over Split Rock Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 59J97

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 7 over Split Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 7 over Split Rock Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 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 81 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 7
CrossesSplit Rock Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates43.87814, -96.37991
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2016)
Projected traffic81 by 2036
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 7 over Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 7 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 7 over Split Rock Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T 7 over Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 7 over Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.