Mn 61 over Kimball Creek
GoodCook County, Minnesota · 8.1 MI NE of Gunflint TR · Structure no. 16X03
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,850
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 61 over Kimball Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 61 over Kimball Creek in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 61 over Kimball Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 61 over Kimball 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 61 over Kimball Creek carry?
About 2,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 61 over Kimball Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).
Who owns Mn 61 over Kimball Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.