US Bridges

County Road over Cole Creek

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 East 2 South Thompson · Structure no. 000000018139310

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 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 1989 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 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
Location2 East 2 South Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.74474, -97.07004
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Road over Cole 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Cole Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road over Cole Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.