US Bridges

12th ST SW over Painted Woods Creek

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · 5 Southeast of Washburn · Structure no. 000000028163430

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST SW over Painted Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 12th ST SW over Painted Woods Creek in McLean 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries12th ST SW
CrossesPainted Woods Creek
Location5 Southeast of Washburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.24261, -100.94976
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th ST SW over Painted Woods Creek built?

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

What condition is 12th ST SW over Painted Woods 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 2021.

How much traffic does 12th ST SW over Painted Woods Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 12th ST SW over Painted Woods Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 12th ST SW over Painted Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.