US Bridges

County HWY over Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

Benson County, North Dakota · 1 South of Nd 19 East · Structure no. 000000003129180

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY over Creek in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesCounty HWY
CrossesCreek
Location1 South of Nd 19 East
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.10875, -99.22781
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2020
Inspection interval—
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 HWY over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 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 August 2020.

How much traffic does County HWY over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County HWY over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.