US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over Creek

Good

Emmons County, North Dakota · 12 S 13 W of Strasburg · Structure no. 1804004295

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Creek in Emmons County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesCreek
Location12 S 13 W of Strasburg
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates45.97224, -100.48257
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic242 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 1804 over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 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 Nd Highway 1804 over Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Creek?

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

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.