US Bridges

Mn 16 over Pine Creek

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 689

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 16 over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 16 over Pine Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 10,031 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 16
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.1 MI S of JCT TH 61
RouteState Highway 16
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.80936, -91.30469
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,031 (2022)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$51 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 16 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 16 over Pine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 16 over Pine Creek carry?

About 10,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 16 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mn 16 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.