US Bridges

County Highway over Cole Creek

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 5 East 4 North Thompson · Structure no. 000000018142250

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Cole Creek in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCole Creek
Location5 East 4 North Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.8319, -97.01634
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cole Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Cole Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.