US Bridges

Mn 6 over Mud Brook

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 12.3 MI N of Crosby · Structure no. 91175

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 6 over Mud Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 6 over Mud Brook in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,750 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesMn 6
CrossesMud Brook
Location12.3 MI N of Crosby
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates46.6487, -93.95327
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,415 (2021)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 6 over Mud Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 6 over Mud Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 6 over Mud Brook carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mn 6 over Mud Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Mn 6 over Mud Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.