US Bridges

249th ST NE over Apple Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 1 East 6 North Mckenzie · Structure no. 000000008127300

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

249th ST NE over Apple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 249th ST NE over Apple Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries249th ST NE
CrossesApple Creek
Location1 East 6 North Mckenzie
RouteCounty Highway 827
Coordinates46.90885, -100.39274
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 249th ST NE over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 249th ST NE 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 2021.

How much traffic does 249th ST NE over Apple Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 249th ST NE over Apple Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 249th ST NE over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.