US Bridges

County Highway over N. Fork Cedar Creek

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 8 South 12 East Amidon · Structure no. 000000044147190

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N. Fork Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over N. Fork Cedar Creek in Slope County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN. Fork Cedar Creek
Location8 South 12 East Amidon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySlope County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.36004, -103.07164
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over N. Fork Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over N. Fork Cedar 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 N. Fork Cedar Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over N. Fork Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Highway over N. Fork Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.