US Bridges

County Road over Creek Bed

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 3 West 2 North of Overly · Structure no. 000000005160210

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Creek Bed is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Creek Bed in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek Bed
Location3 West 2 North of Overly
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.70463, -100.20157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Creek Bed built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Creek Bed carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road over Creek Bed?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Creek Bed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.