US Bridges

CR 14 over Stream

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 91431

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 14 over Stream in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 14
CrossesStream
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates43.9161, -95.26057
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
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 CR 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 over Stream 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 CR 14 over Stream carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 14 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.