US Bridges

County Road over Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 1 S 1 W of Watord City · Structure no. 000000027134242

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek
Location1 S 1 W of Watord City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.79065, -103.32632
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2020)
Projected traffic124 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.