US Bridges

72nd ST SW over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Emmons County, North Dakota · 12 West of Temvik · Structure no. 000000015105190

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd ST SW over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 72nd ST SW over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries72nd ST SW
CrossesCreek
Location12 West of Temvik
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.37093, -100.52
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 72nd ST SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72nd ST SW over 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 72nd ST SW over Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 72nd ST SW over Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd ST SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.