US Bridges

County Highway over Cherry Creek

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McKenzie County, North Dakota · 5S 4W of Watford City · Structure no. 000000027133281

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 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 2020, so it is 5 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCherry Creek
Location5S 4W of Watford City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.73238, -103.3558
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cherry Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 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.