49 1/2 Avenue over Big Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorton County, North Dakota · 1 E 1 S Almont · Structure no. 000000030129181
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
49 1/2 Avenue over Big Muddy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49 1/2 Avenue over Big Muddy Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49 1/2 Avenue over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is 49 1/2 Avenue over Big Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does 49 1/2 Avenue over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is 49 1/2 Avenue over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 49 1/2 Avenue over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.