US Bridges

Nd Highway 46 over Rocky Draw

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 1 East of Nd 1 · Structure no. 0046061980

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 46 over Rocky Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 46 over Rocky Draw in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNd Highway 46
CrossesRocky Draw
Location1 East of Nd 1
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates46.63078, -98.04734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 46 over Rocky Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 46 over Rocky Draw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 46 over Rocky Draw carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 46 over Rocky Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 46 over Rocky Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.