US Bridges

Spr 7 over Minneopa Creek

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI SW of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 07572

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2001 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Spr 7 over Minneopa Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spr 7 over Minneopa Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpr 7
CrossesMinneopa Creek
Location0.9 MI SW of JCT TH 169
RouteState Lands Road 7
Coordinates44.14813, -94.09592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2001)
Projected traffic180 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Spr 7 over Minneopa Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spr 7 over Minneopa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spr 7 over Minneopa Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Spr 7 over Minneopa Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spr 7 over Minneopa Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.