US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 2 East 1 South Arnegard · Structure no. 000000027131240

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location2 East 1 South Arnegard
RouteCounty Highway 2731
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.79955, -103.39063
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic20 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.