US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Dead Colt Creek

Fair

Ransom County, North Dakota · 6 North of Nd 13 · Structure no. 0032026956

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Dead Colt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Dead Colt Creek in Ransom County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 34 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 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesDead Colt Creek
Location6 North of Nd 13
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates46.30787, -97.65829
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2018)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 32 over Dead Colt Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Dead Colt 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Dead Colt Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Dead Colt Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Dead Colt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.