US Bridges

US 14 over Pell Creek

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI W of Lamberton · Structure no. 6332

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Pell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 14 over Pell Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,448 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesPell Creek
Location3.6 MI W of Lamberton
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.22849, -95.3354
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,448 (2021)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$247 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Pell Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Pell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Pell Creek carry?

About 1,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Pell Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US 14 over Pell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.