US Bridges

County Highway over Long Creek

Fair

Divide County, North Dakota · 5 East 4 North of Crosby · Structure no. 000000012140030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Long Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Highway over Long Creek in Divide County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLong Creek
Location5 East 4 North of Crosby
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDivide County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.97123, -103.18067
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Long Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Long 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Long Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Long Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns County Highway over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.