Nd Highway 13 over Sand Creek
PoorEmmons County, North Dakota · 7 West of US 83 · Structure no. 0013192154
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 13 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 13 over Sand Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 13 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nd Highway 13 over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Sand Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 13 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.