US Bridges

County Highway over Stony Creek

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 1 South of Epping · Structure no. 000000053133260

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Stony Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesStony Creek
Location1 South of Epping
RouteCounty Highway 5333
CountyWilliams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.26112, -103.35616
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Highway over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Stony Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Highway over Stony Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Stony Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns County Highway over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.