US Bridges

County Highway over Cannonball Creek

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 11 N 3 W of Marmarth · Structure no. 000000044103121

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Cannonball Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Cannonball Creek in Slope County, North Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCannonball Creek
Location11 N 3 W of Marmarth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.45743, -104.00113
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Cannonball Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Cannonball 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Cannonball Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Cannonball Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Highway over Cannonball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.