US Bridges

US 12 over Collingwood Creek

Good

Meeker County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI E of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 96840

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,899
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Collingwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 12 over Collingwood Creek in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,899 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesCollingwood Creek
Location3.3 MI E of JCT TH 15
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.0809, -94.26009
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,899 (2022)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 12 over Collingwood Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Collingwood 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 US 12 over Collingwood Creek carry?

About 6,899 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Collingwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns US 12 over Collingwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.