US Bridges

Nd Highway 34 over Creek

Fair

Emmons County, North Dakota · 6 East of US 83 · Structure no. 0034006400

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 34 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 34 over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 97 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 34
CrossesCreek
Location6 East of US 83
RouteState Highway 34
CountyEmmons County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.48738, -100.1562
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic360 (2017)
Projected traffic358 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 34 over Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Nd Highway 34 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 34 over Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 34 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 34 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.