US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Stone Creek

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 2 East of Nd HWY 14 N · Structure no. 0005176425

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Stone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over Stone Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesStone Creek
Location2 East of Nd HWY 14 N
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates48.82076, -100.48473
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 5 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Stone 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Stone Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.