US Bridges

Nd Highway 16 over Spring Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 14 South of Nd 68 · Structure no. 0016123906

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 16 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 16 over Spring Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 16
CrossesSpring Creek
Location14 South of Nd 68
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMcKenzie County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.51184, -103.88745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 16 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 16 over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 16 over Spring Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 16 over Spring Creek?

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

Who owns Nd Highway 16 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.