US Bridges

89th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek

Good

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 8 North 2 East of Mott · Structure no. 000000021131100

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

89th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 89th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries89th Ave SW
CrossesThirty Mile Creek
Location8 North 2 East of Mott
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.49893, -102.27977
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 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 rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 89th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 89th Ave SW over Thirty Mile 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 89th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 89th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 89th Ave SW over Thirty Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.