US Bridges

County Road over Creek

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 11 North 5 West Lansford · Structure no. 000000005101150

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek
Location11 North 5 West Lansford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.79825, -101.49644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks—
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

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 Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.