US Bridges

CR 249 over Crooked Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 5.2 MI W of JCT TH 26 · Structure no. 28531

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 249 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 249 over Crooked Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 249
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location5.2 MI W of JCT TH 26
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates43.61081, -91.36136
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 249 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 249 over Crooked 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 249 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 249 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 249 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.