US Bridges

Csah 5 over S Fk Crooked Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.75 MI S of JCT CR 249 · Structure no. 28J25

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over S Fk Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 5 over S Fk Crooked Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 652 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesS Fk Crooked Creek
Location0.75 MI S of JCT CR 249
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.61637, -91.49196
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2021)
Projected traffic780 by 2041
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 5 over S Fk Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over S Fk 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 Csah 5 over S Fk Crooked Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 5 over S Fk Crooked Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 5 over S Fk Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.