US Bridges

HWY 10 W over North Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 1 S 1 E South Heart · Structure no. 000000045113090

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 10 W over North Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 10 W over North Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 10 W
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1 S 1 E South Heart
RouteCounty Highway 4510
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.87649, -102.96836
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic865 (2016)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 HWY 10 W over North Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 10 W 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 HWY 10 W over North Creek carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY 10 W over North Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY 10 W over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.