US Bridges

149th Ave. SW over Deep Creek

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 12 North 22 East Marmarth · Structure no. 000000044128220

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

149th Ave. SW over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 149th Ave. SW over Deep Creek in Slope 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries149th Ave. SW
CrossesDeep Creek
Location12 North 22 East Marmarth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.32289, -103.46751
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 149th Ave. SW over Deep Creek built?

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

What condition is 149th Ave. SW over 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does 149th Ave. SW over Deep Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 149th Ave. SW over Deep Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 149th Ave. SW over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.