US Bridges

T 201 over Coulee

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI S of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 60K01

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 201 over Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying T 201 over Coulee in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 201
CrossesCoulee
Location2.5 MI S of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates47.94131, -96.65577
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic40 (2002)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 201 over Coulee built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 201 over Coulee 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 201 over Coulee carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 201 over Coulee?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 201 over Coulee?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.