US Bridges

28th Avenue SW over Creek

Good

Oliver County, North Dakota · 8 South of Hensler · Structure no. 000000033132120

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Avenue SW over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28th Avenue SW over Creek in Oliver County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries28th Avenue SW
CrossesCreek
Location8 South of Hensler
RouteCounty Highway 3331
Coordinates47.13783, -101.0875
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 28th Avenue SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does 28th Avenue SW over Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28th Avenue SW over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 28th Avenue SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.