US Bridges

T 47 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 59K62

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 47 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk is a concrete culvert carrying T 47 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 47
CrossesTrib N Br Pipestone Crk
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates44.08128, -96.35808
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
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 47 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk built?

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

What condition is T 47 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk 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 47 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T 47 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 47 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.