US Bridges

127th Ave SW over Bull Creek

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 3 East 8 South Belfield · Structure no. 000000045105183

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th Ave SW over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 127th Ave SW over Bull Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries127th Ave SW
CrossesBull Creek
Location3 East 8 South Belfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.75836, -103.12659
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 127th Ave SW over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th Ave SW over Bull 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 127th Ave SW over Bull Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 127th Ave SW over Bull Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns 127th Ave SW over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.