US Bridges

T 322 over Mirbat Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 86 · Structure no. R0007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 322 over Mirbat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 322 over Mirbat Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 322
CrossesMirbat Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 86
RouteCounty Highway 322
Coordinates46.83768, -92.83554
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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1969)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 322 over Mirbat Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 322 over Mirbat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 322 over Mirbat Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 322 over Mirbat Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns T 322 over Mirbat Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.