US Bridges

County Highway over East Snowflake Creek

Good

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 5 North of Wales · Structure no. 000000010118040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over East Snowflake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over East Snowflake Creek in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesEast Snowflake Creek
Location5 North of Wales
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyCavalier County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.95937, -98.60632
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2038
Trucks12%
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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over East Snowflake Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over East Snowflake 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over East Snowflake Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over East Snowflake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Highway over East Snowflake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.