US Bridges

CR 129 over Cedar Creek

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 96427

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 129 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 129 over Cedar Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCR 129
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates45.92674, -92.87824
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 129 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 129 over Cedar 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 2021.

How much traffic does CR 129 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 129 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns CR 129 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.