US Bridges

T 147 over Butterfield Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 97729

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 147 over Butterfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 147 over Butterfield Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 147
CrossesButterfield Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates43.979, -94.81926
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1993)
Projected traffic22 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 147 over Butterfield Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 147 over Butterfield 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T 147 over Butterfield Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 147 over Butterfield Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 147 over Butterfield Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.