US Bridges

CR 61 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 95186

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 61 over Wolf Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 61
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.7163, -92.9398
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2008)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 61 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 over Wolf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 61 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 61 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 61 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.