US Bridges

Nd Highway 13 over Creek

Fair

Emmons County, North Dakota · Junction US83 and ND13 · Structure no. 0013198966

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 13 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nd Highway 13 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesNd Highway 13
CrossesCreek
LocationJunction US83 and ND13
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.27167, -100.24
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic536 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 13 over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 13 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 13 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.