US Bridges

County Road over Flood Diversion Channel

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 1 West 1 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050140090

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Flood Diversion Channel is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Flood Diversion Channel in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesFlood Diversion Channel
Location1 West 1 North of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.4267, -97.4483
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1996)
Projected traffic10 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Road over Flood Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Flood Diversion Channel 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Road over Flood Diversion Channel carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is County Road over Flood Diversion Channel?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns County Road over Flood Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.