38th ST over Muskrat Creek
FairMorton County, North Dakota · 5 West 1 North New Salem · Structure no. 000000030128080
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th ST over Muskrat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 38th ST over Muskrat Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 89 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 38th ST over Muskrat Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is 38th ST over Muskrat 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 38th ST over Muskrat Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is 38th ST over Muskrat Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 38th ST over Muskrat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.