US Bridges

US 212 over Stony Run Creek

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 4.9 MI NW of W JCT TH 67 · Structure no. 1767

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,639
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Stony Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 212 over Stony Run Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesStony Run Creek
Location4.9 MI NW of W JCT TH 67
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.86044, -95.63168
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$48 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 212 over Stony Run Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over Stony 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Stony Run Creek carry?

About 2,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Stony Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US 212 over Stony Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.