US Bridges

County Road over Egg Creek

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · 6 N. 1 W. of Ruthville · Structure no. 000000051142230

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Egg Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Egg Creek in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesEgg Creek
Location6 N. 1 W. of Ruthville
RouteCounty Highway 3838
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.45884, -101.32505
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Egg Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Egg 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Egg Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Egg Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Road over Egg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.