US Bridges

CR 114 over Lower Badger Creek

Fair

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CR 115 · Structure no. 97884

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 114 over Lower Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 114 over Lower Badger Creek in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 114
CrossesLower Badger Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT CR 115
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates47.84674, -96.23164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 114 over Lower Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 114 over Lower Badger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 114 over Lower Badger Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 114 over Lower Badger Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 114 over Lower Badger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.