US Bridges

Park Road over Sheep Creek

Fair

Billings County, North Dakota · 16 West of Jct. US 85 · Structure no. 0094026217 M

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Sheep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Park Road over Sheep Creek in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 68 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesSheep Creek
Location16 West of Jct. US 85
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates46.92296, -103.51207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 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 traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Park Road over Sheep Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Park Road over Sheep 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Sheep Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Sheep Creek?

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

Who owns Park Road over Sheep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.