T 271 over Little Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadRenville County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT CR 77 · Structure no. L8627
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 1971 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 271 over Little Rock Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 271 over Little Rock Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 271 over Little Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 271 over Little Rock 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 271 over Little Rock Creek carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (1971 count).
How long is T 271 over Little Rock Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns T 271 over Little Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.