CR 59 over Trib Poplar Creek
PoorPipestone County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. L3626
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 59 over Trib Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 59 over Trib Poplar Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 59 over Trib Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 59 over Trib Poplar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does CR 59 over Trib Poplar Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 59 over Trib Poplar Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 59 over Trib Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.