US Bridges

121st Avenue SW over North Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 2 North of South Heart · Structure no. 000000045111080

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

121st Avenue SW over North Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 121st Avenue SW over North Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries121st Avenue SW
CrossesNorth Creek
Location2 North of South Heart
RouteCounty Highway 4511
Coordinates46.8945, -102.99907
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 121st Avenue SW over North Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 121st Avenue SW over North 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 121st Avenue SW over North Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 121st Avenue SW over North Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 121st Avenue SW over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.