US Bridges

County Highway over Little Deep Creek

Fair

McHenry County, North Dakota · 7 West 1 North of Upham · Structure no. 000000025108042

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little Deep Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Little Deep Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle Deep Creek
Location7 West 1 North of Upham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.58248, -100.88555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Little Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Little Deep Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Little Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.