US Bridges

M 166 over Poplar Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. L5959

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
823
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 166 over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 166 over Poplar Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 823 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 166
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCity Street 166
Coordinates43.64729, -96.20977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (1990)
Projected traffic823 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 166 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 166 over Poplar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does M 166 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is M 166 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns M 166 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.