US Bridges

CR 241 over Skunk Creek

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT CR 239 · Structure no. 49J34

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 241 over Skunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 241 over Skunk Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 241
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT CR 239
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates45.94078, -94.08262
Functional classRural Local

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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
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 CR 241 over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 241 over Skunk 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 CR 241 over Skunk Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 241 over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 241 over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.