US Bridges

T 357 over Gorman Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. L9899

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 357 over Gorman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 357 over Gorman Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 357
CrossesGorman Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 357
Coordinates44.27603, -92.06995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1986)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 357 over Gorman Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 357 over Gorman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does T 357 over Gorman Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 357 over Gorman Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 357 over Gorman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.