US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Little Deep Creek

Good

Renville County, North Dakota · West of N.D. HWY 28 N · Structure no. 0005120413

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Little Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over Little Deep Creek in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesLittle Deep Creek
LocationWest of N.D. HWY 28 N
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates48.76345, -101.63159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2019)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 5 over Little Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 over Little Deep 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Little Deep Creek carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Little Deep Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Little Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.