Mn 16 over Mound Prairie Creek
FairHouston County, Minnesota · 5.7 MI E of E JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 95101
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,564
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 16 over Mound Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 16 over Mound Prairie Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 16 over Mound Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 16 over Mound Prairie 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 Mound Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 16 over Mound Prairie Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Mn 16 over Mound Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.