US Bridges

130th ST SW over Buffalo Creek

Good

Bowman County, North Dakota · South of Gascoyne · Structure no. 000000006147120

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th ST SW over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 130th ST SW over Buffalo Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries130th ST SW
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationSouth of Gascoyne
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.11237, -103.07872
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 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 width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 130th ST SW over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th ST SW over Buffalo 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 2024.

How much traffic does 130th ST SW over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 130th ST SW over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 130th ST SW over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.