US Bridges

Mn 13 over White Water Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · In Waterville · Structure no. 6475

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 13 over White Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 13 over White Water Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 13
CrossesWhite Water Creek
LocationIn Waterville
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.21859, -93.56139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$33 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 13 over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 13 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 13 over White Water Creek carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 13 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 13 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.