US Bridges

T 163 over Porter Creek

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.3 Min of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 70J26

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 163 over Porter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 163 over Porter Creek in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 163
CrossesPorter Creek
Location0.3 Min of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates44.63458, -93.51689
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2004)
Projected traffic360 by 2024
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 163 over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 163 over Porter 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does T 163 over Porter Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 163 over Porter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 163 over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.