US Bridges

T 264 over Trib Cobb Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 87J70

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 264 over Trib Cobb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 264 over Trib Cobb Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 264
CrossesTrib Cobb Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 264
Coordinates44.80508, -96.35651
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2017)
Projected traffic48 by 2037
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 264 over Trib Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 264 over Trib Cobb 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T 264 over Trib Cobb Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 264 over Trib Cobb Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 264 over Trib Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.