US Bridges

County Highway over Cherry Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 6S 4W of Watford City · Structure no. 000000027132291

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Cherry 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCherry Creek
Location6S 4W of Watford City
RouteCounty Highway 2730
Coordinates47.72431, -103.36899
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Cherry Creek built?

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

What condition is County Highway over Cherry 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cherry Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.