US Bridges

Apple Creek Road over Hay Creek

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 1 East of Yegen Road · Structure no. 000000008113370

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple Creek Road over Hay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Apple Creek Road over Hay Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesApple Creek Road
CrossesHay Creek
Location1 East of Yegen Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.79456, -100.71601
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2019)
Projected traffic925 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 Apple Creek Road over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple Creek Road over Hay Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Apple Creek Road over Hay Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Apple Creek Road over Hay Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Apple Creek Road over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.