US Bridges

M 74 over Perkins Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 17J31

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 74 over Perkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 74 over Perkins Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,250 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 74
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 71
RouteCity Street 74
Coordinates43.87537, -95.11774
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2008)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2028
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 74 over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 74 over Perkins 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 2023.

How much traffic does M 74 over Perkins Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is M 74 over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M 74 over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.