US Bridges

94th Ave SW over Creek

FairPosted for load

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 8 North 2 West of Mott · Structure no. 000000021126091

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

94th Ave SW over Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 94th Ave SW over Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries94th Ave SW
CrossesCreek
Location8 North 2 West of Mott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHettinger County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.5096, -102.38124
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic15 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 94th Ave SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 94th Ave SW 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 94th Ave SW over Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 94th Ave SW over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 94th Ave SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.