US Bridges

Carpenter Ave W over Creek

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 West 13 South Grafton · Structure no. 000000050139230

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter Ave W over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Carpenter Ave W over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCarpenter Ave W
CrossesCreek
Location2 West 13 South Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 5039
Coordinates48.22293, -97.47037
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Carpenter Ave W over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter Ave W 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carpenter Ave W over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter Ave W over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter Ave W over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.