US Bridges

Mn 65 over Hay Creek

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 91635

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 65 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 65 over Hay Creek in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMn 65
CrossesHay Creek
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 27
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates46.13081, -93.2777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2022)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 65 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 65 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 65 over Hay Creek carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 65 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 65 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.