US Bridges

US 14 over Sleepy Eye Creek

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of Cobden · Structure no. 08004

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,344
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 14 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,344 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS 14
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Cobden
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.2824, -94.86207
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,344 (2022)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Sleepy Eye 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?

About 2,344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Sleepy Eye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.