US Bridges

US 52 over Butler Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 25X08

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Butler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Butler Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 21,379 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,379 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesButler Creek
Location4.0 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.45202, -92.8985
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 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 traffic21,379 (2022)
Projected traffic21,379 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Butler 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Butler Creek carry?

About 21,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 52 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.