US Bridges

T 3 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Twp 260 · Structure no. 96870

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 3 over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 3 over Poplar Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 3
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Twp 260
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.86327, -96.18666
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (1992)
Projected traffic26 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$710 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 3 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 3 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 3 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 3 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 3 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.