US Bridges

County Road over Creek

Good

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 3 West 5 South of Dresden · Structure no. 000000010121180

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek
Location3 West 5 South of Dresden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCavalier County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.74687, -98.54818
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.