US Bridges

Csah 12 over Hay Creek

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI NE of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 93578

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 12 over Hay Creek in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesHay Creek
Location3.8 MI NE of JCT TH 65
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates47.28733, -93.15127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 12 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Hay 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 Csah 12 over Hay Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.