US Bridges

County HIGHWAY2026 over Baldhill Creek

Good

Griggs County, North Dakota · At Hannaford · Structure no. 000000020115250

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY2026 over Baldhill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY2026 over Baldhill Creek in Griggs County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty HIGHWAY2026
CrossesBaldhill Creek
LocationAt Hannaford
RouteCounty Highway 2026
Coordinates47.31336, -98.18208
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 HIGHWAY2026 over Baldhill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY2026 over Baldhill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY2026 over Baldhill Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY2026 over Baldhill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY2026 over Baldhill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.