US Bridges

130th Ave SW over Lightning Creek

Good

Bowman County, North Dakota · 7 South of Gascoyne · Structure no. 000000006147190

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th Ave SW over Lightning Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 130th Ave SW over Lightning Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries130th Ave SW
CrossesLightning Creek
Location7 South of Gascoyne
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.00754, -103.07857
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks—
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 130th Ave SW over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th Ave SW over Lightning 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 130th Ave SW over Lightning Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 130th Ave SW over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 130th Ave SW over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.