US Bridges

CR 101 over Morgan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 47 · Structure no. 07511

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over Morgan Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 101 over Morgan Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 101
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 47
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.2225, -94.35126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2009)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$300 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 101 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 over Morgan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 101 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 101 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 101 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.