US Bridges

Nd Highway 8 over East Chilton Creek

Good

Hettinger County, North Dakota · 2 East Jct. Nd 21 West · Structure no. 0008039766

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 8 over East Chilton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 8 over East Chilton Creek in Hettinger County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesNd Highway 8
CrossesEast Chilton Creek
Location2 East Jct. Nd 21 West
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates46.36347, -102.42719
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic410 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 8 over East Chilton Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 8 over East Chilton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 8 over East Chilton Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 8 over East Chilton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 8 over East Chilton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.