US Bridges

T 147 over Coal Mine Creek

Poor

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. L9684

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 147 over Coal Mine Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 147 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 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 147
CrossesCoal Mine Creek
Location1.3 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates44.25759, -95.16837
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (1971)
Projected traffic34 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$405 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 147 over Coal Mine Creek built?

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

What condition is T 147 over Coal Mine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 147 over Coal Mine Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 147 over Coal Mine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 147 over Coal Mine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.