US Bridges

CR A1 over Wood Lake Creek

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SE of JCT TH 67 · Structure no. 97095

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR A1 over Wood Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR A1 over Wood Lake Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR A1
CrossesWood Lake Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of JCT TH 67
RouteCounty Highway 0A1
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.71551, -95.40335
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR A1 over Wood Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR A1 over Wood Lake 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR A1 over Wood Lake Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR A1 over Wood Lake Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR A1 over Wood Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.