Elephant Lake Road over Flap Creek
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 8.5 MI E of JCT CR 180 · Structure no. 090906000001074
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Elephant Lake Road over Flap Creek is a steel culvert carrying Elephant Lake Road over Flap Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
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 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elephant Lake Road over Flap Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elephant Lake Road over Flap 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Elephant Lake Road over Flap Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Elephant Lake Road over Flap Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.
Who owns Elephant Lake Road over Flap Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.