US Bridges

T 185 over West Indian Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 96798

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 185 over West Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 185 over West Indian Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 185
CrossesWest Indian Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 185
Coordinates44.20791, -92.13129
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (1989)
Projected traffic17 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

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 185 over West Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 185 over West Indian 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 185 over West Indian Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is T 185 over West Indian Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns T 185 over West Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.