US Bridges

Mn 371 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 115 · Structure no. 49X04

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 371 over Fletcher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 371 over Fletcher Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMn 371
CrossesFletcher Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 115
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates46.06334, -94.32492
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2019)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 371 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 371 over Fletcher 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 371 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 371 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Mn 371 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.