US Bridges

Nd Highway 14 over Stone Creek

Fair

Bottineau County, North Dakota · 1 South of Kramer · Structure no. 0014144188

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 14 over Stone Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nd Highway 14 over Stone Creek in Bottineau County, North Dakota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesNd Highway 14
CrossesStone Creek
Location1 South of Kramer
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates48.67618, -100.71144
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2019)
Projected traffic390 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 14 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 14 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 14 over Stone Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 14 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 14 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.