County Road 138 over Big Muddy Creek
GoodMorton County, North Dakota · 2 West 2 North of Almont · Structure no. 000000030126161
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 138 over Big Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 138 over Big Muddy Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 138 over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 138 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 138 over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Road 138 over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 138 over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.