US Bridges

Csah 43 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)

FairPosted for load

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 5298

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 43 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 43 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 43
CrossesHazel Creek (cd #9)
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates44.74944, -95.6248
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Csah 43 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 43 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 43 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 43 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 43 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.