US Bridges

County Highway over Little Muddy River

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 3 East 8 North Williston · Structure no. 000000053123240

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little Muddy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Little Muddy River in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2039. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle Muddy River
Location3 East 8 North Williston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.28458, -103.5736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic310 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Little Muddy River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 July 2023.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Little Muddy River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Little Muddy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.