US Bridges

1 Lane Gravel RD over Whitetail Creek

Good

Billings County, North Dakota · 34 MI NW Belfield Nd · Structure no. 010807000001045

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1987 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Carries1 Lane Gravel RD
CrossesWhitetail Creek
Location34 MI NW Belfield Nd
RouteFederal Lands Road 711A6
Coordinates47.2608, -103.4944
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 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 (1987)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 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 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (1987 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).