US Bridges

Mn 67 over Hazel Creek

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 91460

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 67 over Hazel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mn 67 over Hazel Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 67
CrossesHazel Creek
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 23
RouteState Highway 67
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.76383, -95.54427
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 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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 67 over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 67 over Hazel 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 Mn 67 over Hazel Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 67 over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Mn 67 over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.