US Bridges

12th ST E over Dead Horse Creek

Good

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 1 S. 6 E. of New England · Structure no. 000000021109070

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST E over Dead Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 12th ST E over Dead Horse Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries12th ST E
CrossesDead Horse Creek
Location1 S. 6 E. of New England
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.52838, -102.74366
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic26 (2016)
Projected traffic26 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 12th ST E over Dead Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th ST E over Dead Horse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 12th ST E over Dead Horse Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 12th ST E over Dead Horse Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 12th ST E over Dead Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.