US Bridges

30th Ave NE over Creek

Fair

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 5 West of Nd 14 · Structure no. 000000008127340

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Ave NE over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 30th Ave NE over Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries30th Ave NE
CrossesCreek
Location5 West of Nd 14
RouteCounty Highway 827
Coordinates46.83713, -100.39991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 30th Ave NE over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Ave NE over 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does 30th Ave NE over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 30th Ave NE over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 30th Ave NE over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.