US Bridges

Mn 4 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of Dunnell · Structure no. 46X01

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 4 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 4 over Four Mile Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMn 4
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Dunnell
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates43.58249, -94.77438
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2022)
Projected traffic890 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 4 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 4 over Four Mile 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 2021.

How much traffic does Mn 4 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mn 4 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Mn 4 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.