US Bridges

Mn 238 over Pike Creek

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of Little Falls · Structure no. 49036

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,074
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 238 over Pike Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mn 238 over Pike Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,074 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 238
CrossesPike Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Little Falls
RouteState Highway 238
Coordinates45.97204, -94.40929
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,074 (2021)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2041
Trucks8%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 238 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 238 over Pike 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 238 over Pike Creek carry?

About 2,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 238 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 238 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.