US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 1 South of Linton · Structure no. 0083024462

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 83 over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesCreek
Location1 South of Linton
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates46.25124, -100.2328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2019)
Projected traffic2,781 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 83 over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US Highway 83 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.