US Bridges

Mn 9 over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI N of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 91425

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 9 over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 9 over Whiskey Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMn 9
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location4.0 MI N of JCT TH 210
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates46.33562, -96.55283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic811 (2022)
Projected traffic680 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mn 9 over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 9 over Whiskey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 9 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 9 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Mn 9 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.