US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

FairPosted for load

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 North of Adams · Structure no. 000000050111080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Highway over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location2 North of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 5011
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.43868, -98.07915
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.