US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 6 East 8 South of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050149170

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location6 East 8 South of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 5047
Coordinates48.29998, -97.25484
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.