US Bridges

County Road over Painted Woods Creek

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · 7 North Wilton · Structure no. 000000028170400

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Painted Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Painted Woods Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesPainted Woods Creek
Location7 North Wilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.27367, -100.79179
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Painted Woods Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 County Road over Painted Woods Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Painted Woods Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Road over Painted Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.