US Bridges

Mn 1 over Pike Creek

Good

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI NE of JCT TH 89 · Structure no. 04X06

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 1 over Pike Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 1 over Pike Creek in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMn 1
CrossesPike Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of JCT TH 89
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates47.87631, -95.01885
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 1 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 1 over Pike 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 1 over Pike Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 1 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 1 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.