US Bridges

T 2 over Coal Mine Creek

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 64534

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1977 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 2 over Coal Mine Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 2 over Coal Mine Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 2
CrossesCoal Mine Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.25315, -95.10786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1977)
Projected traffic40 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 2 over Coal Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 2 over Coal Mine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 2 over Coal Mine Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is T 2 over Coal Mine Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 2 over Coal Mine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.