US Bridges

CR 186 over Wolverton Creek

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT CR 151 · Structure no. 93128

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 186 over Wolverton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 186 over Wolverton Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 186
CrossesWolverton Creek
Location0.7 MI E of JCT CR 151
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.57277, -96.68446
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
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 186 over Wolverton Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 186 over Wolverton 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does CR 186 over Wolverton Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 186 over Wolverton Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 186 over Wolverton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.