US Bridges

T 255 over Split Rock Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 96481

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 255 over Split Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 255 over Split Rock Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 255
CrossesSplit Rock Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates43.93461, -96.34757
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic85 (1997)
Projected traffic85 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 255 over Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 255 over Split Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 255 over Split Rock Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 255 over Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 255 over Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.