US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 8 West 3 North of Hunter · Structure no. 000000009116011

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Creek in Cass County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location8 West 3 North of Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.23893, -97.37537
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over 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 County Highway over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.