US Bridges

County Highway over Cole Creek

Fair

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 3 East 1 South Thompson · Structure no. 000000018142300

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
2019 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 2002, so it is 23 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCole Creek
Location3 East 1 South Thompson
RouteCounty Highway 1807
CountyGrand Forks County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.75925, -97.01807
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2019)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cole Creek carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Cole Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns County Highway over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.