US Bridges

Csah 31 over Mud Creek

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 92986

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 31 over Mud Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates44.65976, -96.12794
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic40 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 31 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over Mud 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over Mud Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 31 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 31 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.