US Bridges

Mn 44 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 6.6 MI NE of N JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 6109

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,137
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 44 over Thompson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 44 over Thompson Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 44
CrossesThompson Creek
Location6.6 MI NE of N JCT TH 76
RouteState Highway 44
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.71889, -91.43738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$43 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 44 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 44 over Thompson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 44 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 4,137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 44 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Mn 44 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.