US Bridges

68 ST SW over Spring Creek

Good

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 2 East of Regent · Structure no. 000000021120141

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

68 ST SW over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 68 ST SW over Spring Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries68 ST SW
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 East of Regent
RouteCounty Highway 2114
Coordinates46.428, -102.50737
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic75 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
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 68 ST SW over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 68 ST SW over Spring 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 September 2024.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 68 ST SW over Spring Creek?

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

Who owns 68 ST SW over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.