US Bridges

Rocket Road over Drainage Channel

Fair

Ward County, North Dakota · 0.17 Miles East from Peac · Structure no. AFNDQJVF01934

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Rocket Road over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Rocket Road over Drainage Channel in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRocket Road
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.17 Miles East from Peac
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates48.42932, -101.31707
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2016)
Projected traffic960 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocket Road over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocket Road over Drainage Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rocket Road over Drainage Channel carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rocket Road over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Rocket Road over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the Air Force.