US Bridges

Mn 167 over Hazel Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI SE of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 87016

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 167 over Hazel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 167 over Hazel Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMn 167
CrossesHazel Creek
Location4.2 MI SE of JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates44.75919, -95.51462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2021)
Projected traffic860 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 167 over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 167 over Hazel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 167 over Hazel Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mn 167 over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 167 over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.