US Bridges

Ut 47 over Peppermint Creek

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 39J10

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 47 over Peppermint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 47 over Peppermint Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUt 47
CrossesPeppermint Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates48.66395, -94.75686
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (9.6 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 traffic15 (1994)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Ut 47 over Peppermint Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 47 over Peppermint 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ut 47 over Peppermint Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Ut 47 over Peppermint Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ut 47 over Peppermint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.