US Bridges

Csah 5 over Carters Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 23J62

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Carters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over Carters Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesCarters Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.73591, -92.27652
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2013)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Csah 5 over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Carters 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Carters Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Carters Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.