US Bridges

T 228 over Deerhorn Creek

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT CR 188 · Structure no. 97999

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 228 over Deerhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 228 over Deerhorn Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 228
CrossesDeerhorn Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT CR 188
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates46.57441, -96.40399
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1995)
Projected traffic10 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 228 over Deerhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 228 over Deerhorn 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 228 over Deerhorn Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 228 over Deerhorn Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 228 over Deerhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.