US Bridges

County Road 139 over Hailstorm Creek

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 8 West of New Salem · Structure no. 000000030125090

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 139 over Hailstorm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 139 over Hailstorm Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 139
CrossesHailstorm Creek
Location8 West of New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 3006
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.84808, -101.5891
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 139 over Hailstorm Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 139 over Hailstorm 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 139 over Hailstorm Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 139 over Hailstorm Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 139 over Hailstorm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.