US Bridges

T 24 over Pipestone Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 97853

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 24 over Pipestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 24 over Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 24
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates43.98018, -96.43574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 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 (1994)
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 24 over Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 24 over Pipestone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does T 24 over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 24 over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 24 over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.