US Bridges

T 26 over Ash Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 270 · Structure no. 95090

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 26 over Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 26 over Ash Creek in Rock 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 26
CrossesAsh Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 270
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates43.54459, -96.25301
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (1990)
Projected traffic66 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 26 over Ash Creek built?

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

What condition is T 26 over Ash 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 26 over Ash Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 26 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 26 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.