US Bridges

M 48 over Crockers Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 48 · Structure no. 66J80

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 48 over Crockers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 48 over Crockers Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 48
CrossesCrockers Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 48
RouteCity Street 48
Coordinates44.28352, -93.29472
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 48 over Crockers Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 48 over Crockers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does M 48 over Crockers Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is M 48 over Crockers Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns M 48 over Crockers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.