US Bridges

T 275 over Willow Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 59K56

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 275 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 275 over Willow Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 275
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.3 MI W of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates44.18326, -96.39398
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic19 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 275 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 275 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 275 over Willow Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T 275 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 275 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.