US Bridges

Ut 9246 over Tower Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 4.7 MI SW of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 69K21

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 9246 over Tower Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ut 9246 over Tower Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesUt 9246
CrossesTower Creek
Location4.7 MI SW of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 9246
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.22296, -92.21086
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Ut 9246 over Tower Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 9246 over Tower 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 Ut 9246 over Tower Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ut 9246 over Tower Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ut 9246 over Tower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.