US Bridges

Csah 45 over Murphy Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 50K12

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 45 over Murphy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 45 over Murphy Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,850 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 45
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 218
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates43.6945, -92.97954
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic3,850 (2016)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 45 over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 45 over Murphy 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 45 over Murphy Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 45 over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 45 over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.