US Bridges

County Highway over Little Muddy River

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 1 West 11 South Appam · Structure no. 000000053122151

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little Muddy River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Little Muddy River in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle Muddy River
Location1 West 11 South Appam
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.41636, -103.59891
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic223 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Little Muddy River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Little Muddy River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Little Muddy River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Little Muddy River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Highway over Little Muddy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.