US Bridges

County Road over Boundary Creek

Good

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 3 East 4 North of Souris · Structure no. 000000005140040

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Boundary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Boundary Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBoundary Creek
Location3 East 4 North of Souris
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.95813, -100.62146
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$249,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Boundary Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Boundary Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Boundary Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns County Road over Boundary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.