US Bridges

Section Line Road over Creek Bed

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 1 South 2 West Bottineau · Structure no. 000000005147140

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Line Road over Creek Bed is a steel culvert carrying Section Line Road over Creek Bed in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSection Line Road
CrossesCreek Bed
Location1 South 2 West Bottineau
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.80629, -100.48114
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Section Line Road over Creek Bed built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Line Road over Creek Bed 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 Section Line Road over Creek Bed carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Section Line Road over Creek Bed?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Section Line Road over Creek Bed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.