US Bridges

US 61 over Gorman Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI SE of JCT TH 42 · Structure no. 79005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Gorman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Gorman Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 61
CrossesGorman Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of JCT TH 42
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.29307, -91.99255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2022)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 61 over Gorman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Gorman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Gorman Creek carry?

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Gorman Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns US 61 over Gorman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.