US Bridges

39th ST NW over Tobacco Garden Creek

Good

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 12 N 5 E of Watford City · Structure no. 000000027141121

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th ST NW over Tobacco Garden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 39th ST NW over Tobacco Garden Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries39th ST NW
CrossesTobacco Garden Creek
Location12 N 5 E of Watford City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.97793, -103.1876
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 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 traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39th ST NW over Tobacco Garden Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39th ST NW over Tobacco Garden 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 2024.

How much traffic does 39th ST NW over Tobacco Garden Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is 39th ST NW over Tobacco Garden Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 39th ST NW over Tobacco Garden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.