US Bridges

US Highway 12 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 1 West of Marmarth · Structure no. 0012004710

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 12 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 12 over Little Beaver Creek in Slope County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS Highway 12
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1 West of Marmarth
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.29788, -103.95098
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 12 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 12 over Little Beaver 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 US Highway 12 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 12 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US Highway 12 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.