US Bridges

M 16 over Spring Valley Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. L9817

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1973 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 16 over Spring Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 16 over Spring Valley Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 16
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 16
RouteCity Street 16
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.68613, -92.39095
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1973)
Projected traffic225 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 16 over Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 16 over Spring Valley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does M 16 over Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is M 16 over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns M 16 over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.