US Bridges

Mn 27 over Hay Creek

Fair

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 9.0 MI E of Isle · Structure no. 33X01

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 27 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 27 over Hay Creek in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 27
CrossesHay Creek
Location9.0 MI E of Isle
RouteState Highway 27
CountyKanabec County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.11559, -93.31841
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 27 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 27 over Hay 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 27 over Hay Creek carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 27 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Mn 27 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.