US Bridges

County Highway over Sand Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 2 South 2 West Charlson · Structure no. 000000027153074

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Sand Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSand Creek
Location2 South 2 West Charlson
RouteCounty Highway 2755
Coordinates48.03824, -102.91469
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks13%
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 Highway over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Sand 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 Sand Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Sand Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns County Highway over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.