US Bridges

Mn 139 over Deer Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT TH 44 · Structure no. 91776

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
991
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 139 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 139 over Deer Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 991 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 139
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.0 MI S of JCT TH 44
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates43.51567, -92.00971
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic991 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 139 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 139 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 139 over Deer Creek carry?

About 991 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 139 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 139 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.