US Bridges

Mn 29 over Outlet Creek

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of Starbuck · Structure no. 61004

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 29 over Outlet Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mn 29 over Outlet Creek in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMn 29
CrossesOutlet Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Starbuck
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates45.6073, -95.53123
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2019)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 29 over Outlet Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 29 over Outlet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 29 over Outlet Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 29 over Outlet Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 29 over Outlet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.