US Bridges

County Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Adams County, North Dakota · 8 South 1 East of Reeder · Structure no. 000000001105210

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Buffalo Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location8 South 1 East of Reeder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates45.98851, -102.9061
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2017)
Projected traffic45 by 2037
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Buffalo 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.