US Bridges

T 340 over Outlet Creek

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 61J16

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 340 over Outlet Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 340 over Outlet Creek in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 340
CrossesOutlet Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 340
Coordinates45.58928, -95.57276
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 340 over Outlet Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 340 over Outlet 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 340 over Outlet Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 340 over Outlet Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 340 over Outlet Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.