Nd Highway 49 over Big Muddy Creek
GoodMorton County, North Dakota · 3 South of I-94 · Structure no. 0049071212
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 49 over Big Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 49 over Big Muddy Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 49 over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 49 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 49 over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 49 over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nd Highway 49 over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.