US Bridges

M 214 over Okabena Creek

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 53K26

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 214 over Okabena Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 214 over Okabena Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2023. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 214
CrossesOkabena Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 59
RouteCity Street 214
Coordinates43.64244, -95.59653
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 2023
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 214 over Okabena Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 214 over Okabena 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M 214 over Okabena Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is M 214 over Okabena Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M 214 over Okabena Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.