US Bridges

Mn 25 over Mayhew Creek

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 5.9 MI S of Little Rock · Structure no. 8801

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over Mayhew Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 25 over Mayhew Creek in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 25
CrossesMayhew Creek
Location5.9 MI S of Little Rock
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates45.75073, -94.08795
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic1,350 (2019)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$45 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 25 over Mayhew Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over Mayhew 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over Mayhew Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over Mayhew Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 25 over Mayhew Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.