US Bridges

5th Street East over Creek

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 5th Street East · Structure no. 000000005149133

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street East over Creek is a steel culvert carrying 5th Street East over Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Street East
CrossesCreek
Location5th Street East
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.8239, -100.4406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating90.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 5th Street East over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street East 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 2024.

How much traffic does 5th Street East over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street East over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns 5th Street East over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.