US Bridges

T 276 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 96480

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 276 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk is a concrete culvert carrying T 276 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 276
CrossesTrib N Br Pipestone Crk
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.09069, -96.34784
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1997)
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 276 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 276 over Trib N Br Pipestone 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 276 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 276 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 276 over Trib N Br Pipestone Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.