US Bridges

US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek

Good

Renville County, North Dakota · 18 South N.D. HWY 5 · Structure no. 0083219157

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 83
CrossesLittle Deep Creek
Location18 South N.D. HWY 5
RouteU.S. Route 83
Coordinates48.50473, -101.29942
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic2,050 (2019)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 83 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek?

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

Who owns US Highway 83 over Little Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.