US Bridges

T 344 over Little Partridge Creek

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 77J64

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 344 over Little Partridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 344 over Little Partridge Creek in Todd 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 344
CrossesLittle Partridge Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 344
Coordinates46.23754, -95.05199
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2005)
Projected traffic87 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 344 over Little Partridge Creek built?

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

What condition is T 344 over Little Partridge 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T 344 over Little Partridge Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 344 over Little Partridge Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 344 over Little Partridge Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.