US Bridges

127th Ave SW over Heart River

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 3 East Belfield · Structure no. 000000045105100

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th Ave SW over Heart River is a concrete culvert carrying 127th Ave SW over Heart River in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries127th Ave SW
CrossesHeart River
Location3 East Belfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.87515, -103.12661
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2019)
Projected traffic26 by 2039
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 127th Ave SW over Heart River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th Ave SW over Heart River 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does 127th Ave SW over Heart River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 127th Ave SW over Heart River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns 127th Ave SW over Heart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.