US Bridges

Csah 8 over Carters Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 97470

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Carters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Carters Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesCarters Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates43.74678, -92.27398
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic150 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 8 over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Carters 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Carters Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Carters Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.