US Bridges

107th ST SW over West Branch Short Creek

Good

Burke County, North Dakota · 5 North of Larson · Structure no. 000000007104021

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

107th ST SW over West Branch Short Creek is a steel culvert carrying 107th ST SW over West Branch Short Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries107th ST SW
CrossesWest Branch Short Creek
Location5 North of Larson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.96691, -102.85509
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 107th ST SW over West Branch Short Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 107th ST SW over West Branch Short 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 2024.

How much traffic does 107th ST SW over West Branch Short Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 107th ST SW over West Branch Short Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 107th ST SW over West Branch Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.