US Bridges

68th Avenue over Heart Butte Creek

Good

Morton County, North Dakota · 5 South 3 West Glen Ullin · Structure no. 000000030110171

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

68th Avenue over Heart Butte Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 68th Avenue over Heart Butte Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries68th Avenue
CrossesHeart Butte Creek
Location5 South 3 West Glen Ullin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorton County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.74548, -101.88647
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 68th Avenue over Heart Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 68th Avenue over Heart Butte 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 68th Avenue over Heart Butte Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 68th Avenue over Heart Butte Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 68th Avenue over Heart Butte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.