US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 East of Lankin · Structure no. 000000050120160

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location2 East of Lankin
RouteCounty Highway 5018
Coordinates48.31089, -97.89007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.