US Bridges

19th ST SE over Creek

Fair

Adams County, North Dakota · 17 East of Hettinger · Structure no. 000000001135210

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST SE over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 19th ST SE over Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19th ST SE
CrossesCreek
Location17 East of Hettinger
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyAdams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.0016, -102.26864
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th ST SE over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th ST SE over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 19th ST SE over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 19th ST SE over Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST SE over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.