US Bridges

CR 192 over Buffalo Creek (jd #1)

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · On North CO Line · Structure no. 84J01

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 192 over Buffalo Creek (jd #1) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 192 over Buffalo Creek (jd #1) in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 192
CrossesBuffalo Creek (jd #1)
LocationOn North CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 192
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.63048, -96.66589
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
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 192 over Buffalo Creek (jd #1) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 192 over Buffalo Creek (jd #1) 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 192 over Buffalo Creek (jd #1) carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 192 over Buffalo Creek (jd #1)?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns CR 192 over Buffalo Creek (jd #1)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.