US Bridges

County Highway over Little Deep Creek

Good

McHenry County, North Dakota · 7 West of Upham · Structure no. 000000025108040

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Little Deep Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle Deep Creek
Location7 West of Upham
RouteCounty Highway 2506
Coordinates48.57483, -100.89185
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic180 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Little Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Little Deep 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 Highway over Little Deep Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Little Deep Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Little Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.