US Bridges

CR 62 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT CR 77 · Structure no. R0003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 62 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 62
CrossesW Fk Twelve Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT CR 77
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates45.68694, -96.33425
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2008)
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 CR 62 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over W 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 CR 62 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 62 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 62 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.