US Bridges

Csah 26 over Campbell Creek

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 92989

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Campbell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over Campbell Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location1.8 MI E of JCT TH 76
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.83164, -91.58161
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 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 traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 26 over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Campbell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Campbell Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.