US Bridges

County Road 139 over Drainage Area

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 4 South 6 East of Hebron · Structure no. 000000030108090

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 139 over Drainage Area is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 139 over Drainage Area in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Road 139
CrossesDrainage Area
Location4 South 6 East of Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 3006
Coordinates46.86186, -101.93373
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 139 over Drainage Area built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 139 over Drainage Area 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 139 over Drainage Area carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 139 over Drainage Area?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 139 over Drainage Area?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.