US Bridges

County Highway over Snowflake Creek

Good

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 5 North of Wales · Structure no. 000000010119030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Snowflake Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Snowflake Creek in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSnowflake Creek
Location5 North of Wales
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.96403, -98.59935
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Snowflake Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Snowflake Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns County Highway over Snowflake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.