US Bridges

T 186 over Heath Creek

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 91826

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 186 over Heath Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 186 over Heath Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 186
CrossesHeath Creek
Location1.1 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 186
Coordinates44.45704, -93.25166
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1985)
Projected traffic38 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 186 over Heath Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 186 over Heath 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 186 over Heath Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 186 over Heath Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 186 over Heath Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.