US Bridges

County Road over Cut Bank Creek

Fair

Renville County, North Dakota · 3 East 2 South Sherwood · Structure no. 000000038121040

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Cut Bank Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Cut Bank Creek in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCut Bank Creek
Location3 East 2 South Sherwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.94515, -101.56253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Cut Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Cut Bank 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Cut Bank Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Cut Bank Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Cut Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.