US Bridges

M 24 over White Water Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SW of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 4457

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1971 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 24 over White Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 24 over White Water Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 24
CrossesWhite Water Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of JCT TH 13
RouteCity Street 24
Coordinates44.21558, -93.56779
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1971)
Projected traffic140 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$838 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 24 over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 24 over White Water 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 24 over White Water Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is M 24 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns M 24 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.