Approach to School over Creek
FairBarnes County, North Dakota · Southeast Kathryn · Structure no. 000000002124390
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Approach to School over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Approach to School over Creek in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Approach to School over Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Approach to School over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Approach to School over Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Approach to School over Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Approach to School over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.