US Bridges

County Road 34 over Spring Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 2E 9S Watford City · Structure no. 000000027139330

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 34 over Spring Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2E 9S Watford City
RouteCounty Highway 2734
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.67293, -103.23719
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 34 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Spring 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road 34 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 34 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.