US Bridges

Mn 251 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 6.8 MI E of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 91571

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 251 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 251 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) in Freeborn 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 251
CrossesTurtle Creek (jd #24)
Location6.8 MI E of JCT TH 35
RouteState Highway 251
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.76108, -93.18936
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 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 traffic1,450 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 251 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) built?

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

What condition is Mn 251 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 251 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 251 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Mn 251 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.