US Bridges

County Hiway over Little Knife River

Good

Dunn County, North Dakota · 10 West 3 South Killdeer · Structure no. 000000013106340

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Hiway over Little Knife River is a concrete culvert carrying County Hiway over Little Knife River in Dunn 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Hiway
CrossesLittle Knife River
Location10 West 3 South Killdeer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.32043, -102.96879
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Hiway over Little Knife River built?

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

What condition is County Hiway over Little Knife River 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does County Hiway over Little Knife River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Hiway over Little Knife River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Hiway over Little Knife River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.