US Bridges

T 200 over Knowles Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 96816

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 200 over Knowles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 200 over Knowles Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 200
CrossesKnowles Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates44.47189, -93.31416
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1989)
Projected traffic50 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 200 over Knowles Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 200 over Knowles 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 200 over Knowles Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is T 200 over Knowles Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 200 over Knowles Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.