US Bridges

County Road over Pipestem Creek

Fair

Stutsman County, North Dakota · 3 South 3 West Buchanan · Structure no. 000000047128220

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Pipestem Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road over Pipestem Creek in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesPipestem Creek
Location3 South 3 West Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStutsman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.01725, -98.89016
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Pipestem Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Pipestem 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Pipestem Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road over Pipestem Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Pipestem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.