US Bridges

County Road over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Walsh County, North Dakota · 1 South of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050144100

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 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 1926, so it is 99 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2034. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek
Location1 South of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.39808, -97.38356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2034
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.