US Bridges

Csah 21 over Spunk Creek

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI SE of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 49J32

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 21 over Spunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 21 over Spunk Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 21
CrossesSpunk Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates45.78444, -94.31502
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2017)
Projected traffic960 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 21 over Spunk Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 21 over Spunk 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 21 over Spunk Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 21 over Spunk Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Csah 21 over Spunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.