County Road over Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalsh County, North Dakota · 5 West 10 South Grafton · Structure no. 000000050136190
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does County Road over Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is County Road over Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.