US Bridges

County Highway 7 over Creek

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 3 North of Leal · Structure no. 000000002107070

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 7 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway 7 over Creek in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 7
CrossesCreek
Location3 North of Leal
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.14281, -98.32069
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County Highway 7 over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 7 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway 7 over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Highway 7 over Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns County Highway 7 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.