US Bridges

66th Ave over Big Muddy Creek

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · NW Glen Ullin · Structure no. 000000030112120

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

66th Ave over Big Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 66th Ave over Big Muddy Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries66th Ave
CrossesBig Muddy Creek
LocationNW Glen Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.81868, -101.84406
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 66th Ave over Big Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 66th Ave 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 66th Ave over Big Muddy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 66th Ave over Big Muddy Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 66th Ave over Big Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.