US Bridges

T 176 over Clear Creek (jd #31)

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 64J39

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 176 over Clear Creek (jd #31) is a concrete culvert carrying T 176 over Clear Creek (jd #31) in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 176
CrossesClear Creek (jd #31)
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.4403, -95.43137
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2011)
Projected traffic49 by 2031
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 176 over Clear Creek (jd #31) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 176 over Clear Creek (jd #31) 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 176 over Clear Creek (jd #31) carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T 176 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 176 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.