US Bridges

CR 126 over Griffith Creek

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 58J02

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over Griffith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 126 over Griffith Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesGriffith Creek
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates45.89683, -93.09356
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 126 over Griffith Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over Griffith 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 126 over Griffith Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 126 over Griffith Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 126 over Griffith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.