US Bridges

Csah 26 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 51J56

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 26 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 26 over Unnamed Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 26
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyMurray County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.98637, -95.98382
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2017)
Projected traffic58 by 2037
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 26 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 26 over Unnamed 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 26 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 26 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Csah 26 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.