US Bridges

6th ST SW over Creek

Good

Mercer County, North Dakota · 5 West 2 North of Hazen · Structure no. 000000029124160

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST SW over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6th ST SW over Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries6th ST SW
CrossesCreek
Location5 West 2 North of Hazen
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.32819, -101.70349
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 inspectionJuly 2022
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic24 (2017)
Projected traffic24 by 2037
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th ST SW over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST SW over 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does 6th ST SW over Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is 6th ST SW over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 6th ST SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.