US Bridges

T 280 over N Br Pipestone Creek

Poor

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.9 Mi. E. of JCT Twp 279 · Structure no. L3673

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 280 over N Br Pipestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 280 over N Br Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 280
CrossesN Br Pipestone Creek
Location0.9 Mi. E. of JCT Twp 279
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.12454, -96.20723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1997)
Projected traffic25 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$310 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 280 over N Br Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 280 over N Br Pipestone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 280 over N Br Pipestone Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 280 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 280 over N Br Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.