US Bridges

163rd Avenue over Spring Creek

Good

Bowman County, North Dakota · 6 South 5 West Rhame · Structure no. 000000006114100

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

163rd Avenue over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 163rd Avenue over Spring Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries163rd Avenue
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6 South 5 West Rhame
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyBowman County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.14386, -103.7638
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic165 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 163rd Avenue over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 163rd Avenue over Spring 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 163rd Avenue over Spring Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 163rd Avenue over Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 163rd Avenue over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.