US Bridges

Nd Highway 13 over Maple Creek

Good

LaMoure County, North Dakota · 3 East of Edgeley · Structure no. 0013281151

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 13 over Maple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 13 over Maple Creek in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesNd Highway 13
CrossesMaple Creek
Location3 East of Edgeley
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.35536, -98.64033
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,725 (2018)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 13 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 13 over Maple 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Maple Creek carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 13 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.