US Bridges

County Road over Cole Creek

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 5 West 6 South Thompson · Structure no. 000000018132350

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Cole Creek in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCole Creek
Location5 West 6 South Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.69346, -97.21754
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2033
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is County Road over Cole 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Cole Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is County Road over Cole Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.