US Bridges

Spr 1 over Beaver Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI W of JCT Mn 76 · Structure no. R0777

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2017 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Spr 1 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spr 1 over Beaver Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesSpr 1
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.8 MI W of JCT Mn 76
RouteState Lands Road 1
Coordinates43.6415, -91.5807
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spr 1 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spr 1 over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spr 1 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Spr 1 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Spr 1 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.