US Bridges

Csah 7 over Lost Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 91569

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 7 over Lost Creek in Lac qui Parle 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 7
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates44.94075, -96.41492
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 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 traffic375 (2016)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 7 over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 7 over Lost 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 Csah 7 over Lost Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 7 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.