US Bridges

County Highway over E Fork Little Muddy Crk

PoorClosed to traffic

Williams County, North Dakota · 13 South Alamo · Structure no. 000000053128170

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2020
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over E Fork Little Muddy Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over E Fork Little Muddy Crk in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesE Fork Little Muddy Crk
Location13 South Alamo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.38726, -103.46596
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2020
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks—
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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over E Fork Little Muddy Crk built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over E Fork Little Muddy Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2020.

How much traffic does County Highway over E Fork Little Muddy Crk carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over E Fork Little Muddy Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over E Fork Little Muddy Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.