US Bridges

59th ST NE over Hawk Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 6 West 1 North Braddock · Structure no. 000000015119040

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

59th ST NE over Hawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 59th ST NE over Hawk Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries59th ST NE
CrossesHawk Creek
Location6 West 1 North Braddock
RouteCounty Highway 1506
Coordinates46.575, -100.23005
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 59th ST NE over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59th ST NE over Hawk 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does 59th ST NE over Hawk Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 59th ST NE over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 59th ST NE over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.