US Bridges

County Highway 26 over Creek

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · 3 East 6 North of Beulah · Structure no. 000000029123141

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 26 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway 26 over Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway 26
CrossesCreek
Location3 East 6 North of Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 2916
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.35699, -101.72072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic194 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway 26 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 26 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway 26 over Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Highway 26 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 26 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.