US Bridges

County Road 4 over Creek

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 4 East 3 North of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050147050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 4 over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesCreek
Location4 East 3 North of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 5047
Coordinates48.47147, -97.29962
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
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 County Road 4 over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.