US Bridges

US 10 over S Br Little Elk River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI NW of JCT TH 115 · Structure no. 9237

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over S Br Little Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying US 10 over S Br Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,970 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 92 mi (148 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesS Br Little Elk River
Location0.6 MI NW of JCT TH 115
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.08523, -94.50168
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 traffic7,970 (2022)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed92 mi (148 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 10 over S Br Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over S Br Little Elk River 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 US 10 over S Br Little Elk River carry?

About 7,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over S Br Little Elk River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 10 over S Br Little Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.