US Bridges

T 197 over S Fk Rabbit R (cd #53)

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. L8567

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 197 over S Fk Rabbit R (cd #53) is a concrete culvert carrying T 197 over S Fk Rabbit R (cd #53) in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 197
CrossesS Fk Rabbit R (cd #53)
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates45.99277, -96.36002
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (1986)
Projected traffic19 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 197 over S Fk Rabbit R (cd #53) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 197 over S Fk Rabbit R (cd #53) 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 197 over S Fk Rabbit R (cd #53) carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 197 over S Fk Rabbit R (cd #53)?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 197 over S Fk Rabbit R (cd #53)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.