US Bridges

47th ST SW over Bull Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 2 East 10 South Belfield · Structure no. 000000045104190

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47th ST SW over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 47th ST SW over Bull Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries47th ST SW
CrossesBull Creek
Location2 East 10 South Belfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.73125, -103.15085
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic24 by 2036
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 47th ST SW over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47th ST SW over Bull 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 47th ST SW over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 47th ST SW over Bull Creek?

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

Who owns 47th ST SW over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.