US Bridges

Csah 6 over Dutch Charley Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT CR 53 · Structure no. 17J66

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Dutch Charley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over Dutch Charley Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 379 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesDutch Charley Creek
Location2.2 MI N of JCT CR 53
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates44.08337, -95.38142
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2016)
Projected traffic379 by 2036
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over Dutch Charley Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Dutch Charley Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Dutch Charley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over Dutch Charley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.