US Bridges

Mn 7 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Big Stone County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of Correll · Structure no. 5350

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 7 over Five Mile Creek in Big Stone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 7
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Correll
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBig Stone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.22235, -96.11597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 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 traffic1,137 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$88 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 7 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 over Five Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 7 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 7 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.