US Bridges

US 71 over Eagle Creek

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 16.1 MI S of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 95118

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,551
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 71 over Eagle Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 2,551 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 71
CrossesEagle Creek
Location16.1 MI S of JCT TH 210
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates46.13232, -94.96274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,551 (2021)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 71 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 2,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 71 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 71 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.