US Bridges

CR 65 over Buffalo Creek (cd 59)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 72J01

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Buffalo Creek (cd 59) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 65 over Buffalo Creek (cd 59) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65
CrossesBuffalo Creek (cd 59)
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.55049, -93.99656
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 65 over Buffalo Creek (cd 59) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65 over Buffalo Creek (cd 59) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does CR 65 over Buffalo Creek (cd 59) carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 65 over Buffalo Creek (cd 59)?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 65 over Buffalo Creek (cd 59)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.