US Bridges

CR 78 over Eagle Creek

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 77J84

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 78 over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 78 over Eagle Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 78
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates46.16112, -95.02077
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2010)
Projected traffic162 by 2030
Trucks16%
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

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 78 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 78 over Eagle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 78 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 78 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns CR 78 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.