US Highway 281 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodLaMoure County, North Dakota · 7 North of Nd 13 · Structure no. 0281037921
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,625
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 281 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 281 over Cottonwood Creek in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 281 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 281 over Cottonwood 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does US Highway 281 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 281 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns US Highway 281 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.