US Bridges

Mn 47 over Peterson Creek

Fair

Aitkin County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI S of Malmo · Structure no. 91058

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 47 over Peterson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 47 over Peterson Creek in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesMn 47
CrossesPeterson Creek
Location6.0 MI S of Malmo
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates46.24763, -93.52631
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2021)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 47 over Peterson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 47 over Peterson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 47 over Peterson Creek carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 47 over Peterson Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Mn 47 over Peterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.