US Bridges

County Road 0522 over Creek Bed

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 2 West of Overly · Structure no. 000000005161230

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 0522 over Creek Bed is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 0522 over Creek Bed in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 0522
CrossesCreek Bed
Location2 West of Overly
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountyBottineau County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.67561, -100.18939
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 0522 over Creek Bed built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 0522 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 0522 over Creek Bed carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 0522 over Creek Bed?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 0522 over Creek Bed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.