US Bridges

76th ST SE over Sand Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 5 West 4 South Temvik · Structure no. 000000015112230

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

76th ST SE over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 76th ST SE over Sand Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries76th ST SE
CrossesSand Creek
Location5 West 4 South Temvik
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.312, -100.37082
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 76th ST SE over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 76th ST SE over Sand 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 2021.

How much traffic does 76th ST SE over Sand Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 76th ST SE over Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 76th ST SE over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.