US Bridges

CR 41 over Mayhew Creek

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 91848

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 41 over Mayhew Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 41 over Mayhew Creek in Benton 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 41
CrossesMayhew Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates45.78858, -94.02957
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 41 over Mayhew Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 41 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does CR 41 over Mayhew Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 41 over Mayhew Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 41 over Mayhew Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.