US Bridges

County Road over Creek

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 3 East 4 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050147040

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek
Location3 East 4 North of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.48456, -97.32022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic10 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 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road over Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is County Road over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.