US Bridges

T 275 over Trib E Br Flandreau Crk

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Twp 276 · Structure no. 95683

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 275 over Trib E Br Flandreau Crk is a concrete culvert carrying T 275 over Trib E Br Flandreau Crk in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 275
CrossesTrib E Br Flandreau Crk
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Twp 276
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.1796, -96.33531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2001)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
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 275 over Trib E Br Flandreau Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 275 over Trib E Br Flandreau Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does T 275 over Trib E Br Flandreau Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 275 over Trib E Br Flandreau Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 275 over Trib E Br Flandreau Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.