US Bridges

T 774 over N Fk Crow River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. L9695

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 774 over N Fk Crow River is a concrete culvert carrying T 774 over N Fk Crow River 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT 774
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 774
Coordinates45.49897, -94.97099
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic20 (1986)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 774 over N Fk Crow River built?

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

What condition is T 774 over N Fk Crow River 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 774 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 774 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns T 774 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.