US Bridges

1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail Creek

Fair

Billings County, North Dakota · 35 MI NW Belfield Nd · Structure no. 010807000001044

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1988 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail Creek is a steel culvert carrying 1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail Creek in Billings 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Carries1 Lane Gravel RD
CrossesWhitetail Creek
Location35 MI NW Belfield Nd
RouteFederal Lands Road 711A
Coordinates47.2566, -103.4895
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1988)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail Creek built?

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

What condition is 1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is 1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns 1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).