US Bridges

County Road over Bank Creek

Fair

McHenry County, North Dakota · 2 South of Upham · Structure no. 000000025115060

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Bank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Bank Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBank Creek
Location2 South of Upham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.55213, -100.73355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (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 Road over Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Bank Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Bank Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.