US Bridges

Csah 47 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of CR 262 · Structure no. 93092

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
944
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 47 over Fletcher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 47 over Fletcher Creek in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 47
CrossesFletcher Creek
Location0.8 MI E of CR 262
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates46.06995, -94.27419
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2022)
Projected traffic860 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 47 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 47 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 47 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 47 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 47 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.