US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

Fair

Towner County, North Dakota · 5 East 3 North Hansboro · Structure no. 000000048113010

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Highway over Creek in Towner County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 89 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location5 East 3 North Hansboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTowner County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.99354, -99.25708
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Highway over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.