US Bridges

Csah 1 over Coal Mine Creek

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 92878

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Coal Mine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Coal Mine Creek in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesCoal Mine Creek
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates44.2534, -95.0882
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Coal Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Coal Mine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Coal Mine Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Coal Mine Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Coal Mine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.