US Bridges

M 74 over Spring Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. L2764

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 74 over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying M 74 over Spring Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 751 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 74
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 28
RouteCity Street 74
CountyRice County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.44919, -93.14083
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 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2008)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
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 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 M 74 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 74 over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 74 over Spring Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is M 74 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns M 74 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.