US Bridges

CR 249 over Trib to Crooked Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 9.5 MI E of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 28J41

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 249 over Trib to Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 249 over Trib to Crooked Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 249
CrossesTrib to Crooked Creek
Location9.5 MI E of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates43.60976, -91.37038
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 249 over Trib to Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 249 over Trib to 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 CR 249 over Trib to Crooked Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 249 over Trib to Crooked Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 249 over Trib to Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.