US Bridges

County Highway over Snowflake Creek

Fair

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 1 East 3 South of Hannah · Structure no. 000000010115050

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Snowflake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Snowflake Creek in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSnowflake Creek
Location1 East 3 South of Hannah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCavalier County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.93748, -98.6721
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Snowflake Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Snowflake 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Snowflake Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Snowflake Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Snowflake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.