US Bridges

T 44 over Cold Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 79527

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 44 over Cold Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 44 over Cold Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2029. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 44
CrossesCold Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates44.3248, -92.44604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (1986)
Projected traffic43 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 44 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 44 over Cold 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 44 over Cold Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 44 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 44 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.