US Bridges

County Highway over Boundary Creek

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Bottineau County, North Dakota · 5 North 2 West of Souris · Structure no. 000000005136021

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Boundary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Boundary Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesBoundary Creek
Location5 North 2 West of Souris
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.98084, -100.72476
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Boundary Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Boundary 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 County Highway over Boundary Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Highway over Boundary Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Boundary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.