Csah 6 over Spring Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 93215

Built: 1976; 49 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 32 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,050; 2019 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over Spring Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 6

CrossesSpring Creek

Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 19

RouteCounty Highway 6

CountyGoodhue County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates44.51849, -92.6617

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	4 Poor	Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.4 US tons

Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)

Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2019)

Projected traffic1,200 by 2039

Trucks—

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 6 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.