US Bridges

County Highway over Horse Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 3 South 16 W Alexander · Structure no. 000000027103240

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Horse Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesHorse Creek
Location3 South 16 W Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 2701
Coordinates47.80039, -103.99254
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Horse 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Horse Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Horse Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.