US Bridges

County Highway over Cut Bank Creek

Fair

McHenry County, North Dakota · 8 West 1 North of Upham · Structure no. 000000025107030

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cut Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Highway over Cut Bank Creek in McHenry 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 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCut Bank Creek
Location8 West 1 North of Upham
RouteCounty Highway 2507
Coordinates48.59011, -100.90739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic65 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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Cut Bank Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Cut Bank 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 Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.