US Bridges

CR 138 over Crooked Creek

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT TH 48 · Structure no. 58J16

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 138 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 138 over Crooked Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 138
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.7 MI N of JCT TH 48
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates46.03583, -92.55357
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 138 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 138 over Crooked 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 138 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 138 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns CR 138 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.