US Bridges

Nd Highway 13 over Small Creek

Fair

Richland County, North Dakota · 2 West of Wahpeton · Structure no. 0013389096

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,530
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 13 over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 13 over Small Creek in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,530 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNd Highway 13
CrossesSmall Creek
Location2 West of Wahpeton
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates46.26202, -96.6482
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,530 (2019)
Projected traffic5,453 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 13 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Nd Highway 13 over Small Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 13 over Small Creek carry?

About 5,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 13 over Small Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 13 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.