US Bridges

Nd Highway 8 over Stony Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Dakota · South Edge of Bowbells · Structure no. 0008196073

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 8 over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 8 over Stony Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 8
CrossesStony Creek
LocationSouth Edge of Bowbells
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.79667, -102.25
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 8 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 8 over Stony 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 8 over Stony Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 8 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 8 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.