US Bridges

County Road 0547 over Oak Creek/Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 1 North 1 East of Gardena · Structure no. 000000005147200

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 0547 over Oak Creek/Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 0547 over Oak Creek/Drainage Ditch in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 0547
CrossesOak Creek/Drainage Ditch
Location1 North 1 East of Gardena
RouteCounty Highway 547
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.72078, -100.46792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2022)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks12%
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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 0547 over Oak Creek/Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 0547 over Oak Creek/Drainage Ditch 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 0547 over Oak Creek/Drainage Ditch carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 0547 over Oak Creek/Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 0547 over Oak Creek/Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.