US Bridges

County Road over Kemp Coulee

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 2 West 2 South Logan · Structure no. 000000051148460

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Kemp Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Kemp Coulee in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesKemp Coulee
Location2 West 2 South Logan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWard County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.13508, -101.18657
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kemp Coulee built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Kemp Coulee 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Kemp Coulee carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road over Kemp Coulee?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Road over Kemp Coulee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.