US Bridges

CR 138 over E Fk Crooked Creek

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI N of JCT TH 48 · Structure no. 58521

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 138 over E Fk Crooked Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 138 over E Fk Crooked Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 138
CrossesE Fk Crooked Creek
Location2.7 MI N of JCT TH 48
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyPine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.05125, -92.55313
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 138 over E Fk Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 138 over E Fk Crooked 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 138 over E Fk Crooked Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 138 over E Fk Crooked Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 138 over E Fk Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.