US Bridges

T 312 over Getchell Creek

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 96145

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 312 over Getchell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 312 over Getchell Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 312
CrossesGetchell Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates45.73931, -94.62606
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 inspectionDecember 2021
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic59 (1986)
Projected traffic59 by 2029
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 312 over Getchell Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 312 over Getchell 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does T 312 over Getchell Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 312 over Getchell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 312 over Getchell Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.