US Bridges

Csah 12 over South Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 51 · Structure no. 91827

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 12 over South Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesSouth Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 51
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates43.55871, -94.36649
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic590 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Csah 12 over South Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over South 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over South Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 12 over South Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.