US Bridges

County Highway 139 over Big Muddy Creek

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 3 West 1 North Glen Ullin · Structure no. 000000030110110

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway 139 over Big Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway 139 over Big Muddy Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Highway 139
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
Location3 West 1 North Glen Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 3006
Coordinates46.82701, -101.89747
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic673 by 2042
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 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 139 over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 139 over Big Muddy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway 139 over Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway 139 over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway 139 over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.