US Bridges

Csah 8 over E Fk Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CSAH15 · Structure no. 92543

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over E Fk Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over E Fk Twelve Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesE Fk Twelve Mile Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CSAH15
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates45.68715, -96.29341
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic25 (2012)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
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 Csah 8 over E Fk Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over E Fk Twelve Mile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over E Fk Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Csah 8 over E Fk Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over E Fk Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.