US Bridges

T 191 over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 91691

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 191 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 191 over Bull Run Creek in Waseca 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 191
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates43.99082, -93.71574
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1969)
Projected traffic4 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 191 over Bull Run Creek built?

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

What condition is T 191 over Bull Run 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does T 191 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 191 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns T 191 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.