US Bridges

49th Avenue over Creek

Good

Grant County, North Dakota · 1 South 5 East of Carson · Structure no. 000000019131220

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49th Avenue over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 49th Avenue over Creek in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries49th Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location1 South 5 East of Carson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.40347, -101.44535
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 49th Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49th Avenue over 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 2024.

How much traffic does 49th Avenue over Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 49th Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns 49th Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.