US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

Good

Cass County, North Dakota · 4 North of Durbin · Structure no. 000000009126273

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2020 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 2021, so it is 4 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location4 North of Durbin
RouteCounty Highway 933
Coordinates46.85057, -97.15864
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks14%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.