US Bridges

County Road over Willow Creek

Good

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 1 West 5 South Omemee · Structure no. 000000005151261

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Willow Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1 West 5 South Omemee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.63513, -100.38224
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 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 traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.