US Bridges

CR 119 over Forest Prairie Creek

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT CR 118 · Structure no. 7308

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119 over Forest Prairie Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 119 over Forest Prairie Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 119
CrossesForest Prairie Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT CR 118
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyLe Sueur County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.51497, -93.78844
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$816 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 119 over Forest Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119 over Forest Prairie 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 CR 119 over Forest Prairie Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 119 over Forest Prairie Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns CR 119 over Forest Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.