US Bridges

CR 72 over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT CR 78 · Structure no. 81J03

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 72 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 72 over Bull Run Creek in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 72
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location1.2 MI N of JCT CR 78
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.97774, -93.69245
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
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 72 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 72 over Bull Run 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 72 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 72 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns CR 72 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.