US Bridges

Csah 10 over Spring Creek

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI SE of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 93192

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 10 over Spring Creek in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.7 MI SE of JCT TH 4
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates44.39839, -94.68803
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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 10 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Spring Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 10 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.