US Bridges

Old Highway 10 over Creek

Fair

Golden Valley County, North Dakota · 9 East Sentinel Butte · Structure no. 000000017120280

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 10 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 10 over Creek in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 10
CrossesCreek
Location9 East Sentinel Butte
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGolden Valley County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.91946, -103.63766
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic25 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Highway 10 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 10 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Highway 10 over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Old Highway 10 over Creek?

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

Who owns Old Highway 10 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.