US Bridges

County Road over Creek Bed

PoorPosted for load

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 3 North 2 East of Omemee · Structure no. 000000005155180

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Creek Bed is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Creek Bed in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek Bed
Location3 North 2 East of Omemee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.74804, -100.30739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Creek Bed built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Creek Bed in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Creek Bed carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Creek Bed?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Creek Bed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.