US Bridges

Csah 32 over Crooked Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 249 · Structure no. 28J20

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 32 over Crooked Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 32
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 249
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates43.63331, -91.43387
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 32 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 32 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 32 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.