US Bridges

Bucryus Road over Duck Creek

Good

Adams County, North Dakota · 5 North of Bucyrus · Structure no. 000000001110110

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucryus Road over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bucryus Road over Duck Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBucryus Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location5 North of Bucyrus
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyAdams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.1356, -102.78812
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bucryus Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucryus Road over Duck 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Bucryus Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bucryus Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bucryus Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.