US Bridges

96th 1/2 Ave SW over Creek

Good

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 6 East 11 South Regent · Structure no. 000000021123260

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th 1/2 Ave SW over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 96th 1/2 Ave SW over Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries96th 1/2 Ave SW
CrossesCreek
Location6 East 11 South Regent
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.26394, -102.43507
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th 1/2 Ave SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th 1/2 Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 96th 1/2 Ave SW over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 96th 1/2 Ave SW over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 96th 1/2 Ave SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.