US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over E. Branch of Short Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Dakota · 6 East of Larson · Structure no. 0005061685

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over E. Branch of Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over E. Branch of Short Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesE. Branch of Short Creek
Location6 East of Larson
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.89429, -102.7205
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic460 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 5 over E. Branch of Short Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 over E. Branch of Short 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 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over E. Branch of Short Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over E. Branch of Short Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over E. Branch of Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.