65th Ave over Big Muddy Creek
FairMorton County, North Dakota · 1 North of Glen Ullin · Structure no. 000000030113110
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
65th Ave over Big Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 65th Ave over Big Muddy Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 65th Ave over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is 65th Ave over Big Muddy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 65th Ave over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 65th Ave over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 65th Ave over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.