US Bridges

CR 59 over Heath Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 92770

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59 over Heath Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 59 over Heath Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 710 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 59
CrossesHeath Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyRice County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.45464, -93.19839
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic710 (2008)
Projected traffic710 by 2039
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 59 over Heath Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59 over Heath 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 59 over Heath Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 59 over Heath Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 59 over Heath Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.