US Bridges

14th Ave. NE over Timber Creek

Good

Adams County, North Dakota · 17 North 2 East of Lemmon · Structure no. 000000001143070

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Ave. NE over Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 14th Ave. NE over Timber Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries14th Ave. NE
CrossesTimber Creek
Location17 North 2 East of Lemmon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.19061, -102.1233
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2017)
Projected traffic15 by 2037
Trucks—
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 14th Ave. NE over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Ave. NE over Timber 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does 14th Ave. NE over Timber Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 14th Ave. NE over Timber Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 14th Ave. NE over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.