US Bridges

CR 67 over Pipestone Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 59K15

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67 over Pipestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 67 over Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 67
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates44.02308, -96.32976
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 67 over Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67 over Pipestone 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 67 over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 67 over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns CR 67 over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.