US Bridges

CO RD 10 over Apple Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 2 West of Menoken · Structure no. 000000008118350

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 10 over Apple Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 10 over Apple Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 10
CrossesApple Creek
Location2 West of Menoken
RouteCounty Highway 836
Coordinates46.82351, -100.5915
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CO RD 10 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 10 over Apple 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 10 over Apple Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 10 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 10 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.