US Bridges

County Highway over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 9 East 10 South Ray · Structure no. 000000053151300

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Dry Fork Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location9 East 10 South Ray
RouteCounty Highway 5351
CountyWilliams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.19906, -102.9575
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2017)
Projected traffic330 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Highway over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.