48th Avenue over Big Muddy Creek
GoodMorton County, North Dakota · 2 East 3 South of Almont · Structure no. 000000030130201
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Avenue over Big Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 48th Avenue over Big Muddy Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th Avenue over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Avenue 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 48th Avenue over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is 48th Avenue over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Avenue over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.