US Bridges

Hilda Creek Road over Hilda Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 8.1 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 090906000001019

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hilda Creek Road over Hilda Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hilda Creek Road over Hilda Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesHilda Creek Road
CrossesHilda Creek
Location8.1 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteFederal Lands Road 200
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.04762, -92.39685
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilda Creek Road over Hilda Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilda Creek Road over Hilda 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hilda Creek Road over Hilda Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Hilda Creek Road over Hilda Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Who owns Hilda Creek Road over Hilda Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.