US Bridges

County Road 87 over Kurtz Creek

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 5 East of Glen Ullin · Structure no. 000000030118120

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 87 over Kurtz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 87 over Kurtz Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 87
CrossesKurtz Creek
Location5 East of Glen Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 3020
Coordinates46.81541, -101.72623
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road 87 over Kurtz Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 87 over Kurtz 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 87 over Kurtz Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 87 over Kurtz Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 87 over Kurtz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.