US Bridges

Mn 25 over Buckman Creek

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of Buckman · Structure no. 6370

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over Buckman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 25 over Buckman Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 25
CrossesBuckman Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Buckman
RouteState Highway 25
CountyMorrison County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.90102, -94.09407
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2021)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$115 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 25 over Buckman Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over Buckman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over Buckman Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over Buckman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 25 over Buckman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.