US Bridges

County Highway over Creek

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 8 East 8 South of Grafton · Structure no. 000000050152170

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Highway over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesCreek
Location8 East 8 South of Grafton
RouteCounty Highway 5018
Coordinates48.29535, -97.20842
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2017)
Projected traffic350 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Highway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.