US Bridges

County Road 2 over Creek

Good

Dickey County, North Dakota · 7.5 South of Merricourt · Structure no. 000000011111130

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 2 over Creek in Dickey County, North Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesCreek
Location7.5 South of Merricourt
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyDickey County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.10195, -98.77666
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic145 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Road 2 over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Road 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.