County Highway over Little Muddy River
PoorPosted for loadWilliams County, North Dakota · 9 South Corinth · Structure no. 000000053134100
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Little Muddy River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over Little Muddy River in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Little Muddy River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Little Muddy River 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Little Muddy River carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is County Highway over Little Muddy River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Little Muddy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.