US Bridges

6th ST NE over Cedar Creek

Poor

Adams County, North Dakota · 12 N. 4 E. Hettinger · Structure no. 000000001122091

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST NE over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 6th ST NE over Cedar Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries6th ST NE
CrossesCedar Creek
Location12 N. 4 E. Hettinger
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.17554, -102.53624
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 6th ST NE over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST NE over Cedar Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 6th ST NE over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 6th ST NE over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST NE over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.