US Bridges

Mn 19 over Little Rock Creek

Fair

Renville County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of the JCT TH4 · Structure no. 91256

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,017
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over Little Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 19 over Little Rock Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 2,017 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMn 19
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location2.3 MI E of the JCT TH4
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates44.52862, -94.66349
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,017 (2021)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 19 over Little Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 over Little Rock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 2,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Mn 19 over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.