US Bridges

T 844 over CO Ditch # 44

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. L9690

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 844 over CO Ditch # 44 is a concrete culvert carrying T 844 over CO Ditch # 44 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 844
CrossesCO Ditch # 44
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 844
Coordinates45.61633, -94.82979
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1986)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 844 over CO Ditch # 44 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 844 over CO Ditch # 44 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does T 844 over CO Ditch # 44 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 844 over CO Ditch # 44?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns T 844 over CO Ditch # 44?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.