US Bridges

Missabe RD over Arrowhead Creek Box Culv

Good

Lake County, Minnesota · No Data Entered · Structure no. 090907000024352

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Missabe RD over Arrowhead Creek Box Culv is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Missabe RD over Arrowhead Creek Box Culv in Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesMissabe RD
CrossesArrowhead Creek Box Culv
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 379
Coordinates47.76458, -91.32613
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Missabe RD over Arrowhead Creek Box Culv built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Missabe RD over Arrowhead Creek Box Culv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Missabe RD over Arrowhead Creek Box Culv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Missabe RD over Arrowhead Creek Box Culv?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Missabe RD over Arrowhead Creek Box Culv?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.