M 27 over Norwegian Creek

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. 4356

Built: 1924; 101 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 33 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 14; 1986 count
Owner: Town / Township; Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 27 over Norwegian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 27 over Norwegian Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 27

CrossesNorwegian Creek

Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 91

RouteCity Street 27

CountyNobles County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates43.5275, -96.01322

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Operating rating40.1 US tons

Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (1986)

Projected traffic14 by 2029

Trucks—

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency

Maintained byTown or Township 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 M 27 over Norwegian Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 27 over Norwegian 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 2023.

How much traffic does M 27 over Norwegian Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 27 over Norwegian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M 27 over Norwegian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.