US Bridges

CR 164 over Hay Creek

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 80J12

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 164 over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 164 over Hay Creek in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 164
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 164
Coordinates46.54289, -94.99638
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 164 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 164 over Hay 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does CR 164 over Hay Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 164 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 164 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.