US Bridges

County Road over Cut Bank Creek

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 7 North 2 East Lansford · Structure no. 000000005107200

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Cut Bank Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road over Cut Bank Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCut Bank Creek
Location7 North 2 East Lansford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.73069, -101.34382
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Cut Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Cut Bank 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 Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns County Road over Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.