US Bridges

68th ST SW over Creek

Good

Grant County, North Dakota · 5 West of Carson · Structure no. 000000019120200

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

68th ST SW over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 68th ST SW over Creek in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries68th ST SW
CrossesCreek
Location5 West of Carson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.42978, -101.68309
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
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 68th ST SW over Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 68th ST SW 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 2022.

How much traffic does 68th ST SW over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 68th ST SW over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 68th ST SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.