US Bridges

CR 54 over Dutch Charley Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 17J48

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 54 over Dutch Charley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 54 over Dutch Charley Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 54
CrossesDutch Charley Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates44.168, -95.32152
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2012)
Projected traffic52 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 54 over Dutch Charley Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 54 over Dutch Charley 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 CR 54 over Dutch Charley Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 54 over Dutch Charley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 54 over Dutch Charley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.