Csah 39 over Crockers Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT CR 93 · Structure no. 93191

Built: 1976; 49 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected April 2023
Type: Culvert; Steel
Length: 38 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 750; 2016 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 39 over Crockers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Csah 39 over Crockers Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 39

CrossesCrockers Creek

Location0.3 MI W of JCT CR 93

RouteCounty Highway 39

CountyRice County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates44.25452, -93.30836

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating46.4 US tons

Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialSteel

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadUnknown

Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)

Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)

Projected traffic750 by 2039

Trucks—

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Csah 39 over Crockers Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 39 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 Csah 39 over Crockers Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 39 over Crockers Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Csah 39 over Crockers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.