US Bridges

CR 136 over Crooked Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 18507

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 136 over Crooked Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 136 over Crooked Creek in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCR 136
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.0 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates46.78003, -94.03162
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2015)
Projected traffic330 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$1,000 million (2028 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 136 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 136 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 136 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 136 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 136 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.