US Bridges

County Road over Creek

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 3 N 1 W of Tower City · Structure no. 000000002136180

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Creek in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek
Location3 N 1 W of Tower City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarnes County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.9786, -97.71122
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic45 by 2034
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 County Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 Road over Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.