US Bridges

County Highway over Shell Creek

Good

Mountrail County, North Dakota · 13 North 1 East Parshall · Structure no. 000000031136270

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Shell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Shell Creek in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesShell Creek
Location13 North 1 East Parshall
RouteCounty Highway 3126
Coordinates48.15343, -102.09839
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2019)
Projected traffic975 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Shell 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Shell Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Shell Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Highway over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.