US Bridges

125th Avenue SW over North Creek

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 5 East 2 North Belfield · Structure no. 000000045107070

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

125th Avenue SW over North Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 125th Avenue SW over North Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries125th Avenue SW
CrossesNorth Creek
Location5 East 2 North Belfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.91829, -103.08427
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic35 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 125th Avenue SW over North Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 125th Avenue SW over North 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 2024.

How much traffic does 125th Avenue SW over North Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 125th Avenue SW over North Creek?

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

Who owns 125th Avenue SW over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.