US Bridges

Csah 8 over Flandreau Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 59546

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Flandreau Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 8 over Flandreau Creek in Pipestone 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 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesFlandreau Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.1109, -96.4154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Csah 8 over Flandreau Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 8 over Flandreau 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Flandreau Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Flandreau Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Flandreau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.