US Bridges

T 259 over Trib Poplar Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 95703

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 259 over Trib Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 259 over Trib Poplar Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 259
CrossesTrib Poplar Creek
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates43.9103, -96.24479
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2001)
Projected traffic120 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 259 over Trib Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 259 over Trib Poplar Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 259 over Trib Poplar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 259 over Trib Poplar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns T 259 over Trib Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.