US Bridges

T 286 over Pine Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 33 · Structure no. 95202

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 286 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 286 over Pine Creek in Winona 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 286
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 33
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.86182, -91.93327
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1986)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 286 over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is T 286 over Pine 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 286 over Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 286 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 286 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.