US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 3 West of Edinburg · Structure no. 000000050119040

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location3 West of Edinburg
RouteCounty Highway 5009
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.49248, -97.91209
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2014)
Projected traffic160 by 2034
Trucks13%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1953, making it 72 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.