US Bridges

County Highway over Ox Creek

Good

Rolette County, North Dakota · 3 South of Rolette · Structure no. 000000040115270

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Ox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Ox Creek in Rolette County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesOx Creek
Location3 South of Rolette
RouteCounty Highway 4015
Coordinates48.62678, -99.84174
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Highway over Ox Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Ox 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Ox Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Ox Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Ox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.