US Bridges

116th Ave SW over Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 5 E 2 N South Heart · Structure no. 000000045117090

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th Ave SW over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 116th Ave SW over Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries116th Ave SW
CrossesCreek
Location5 E 2 N South Heart
RouteCounty Highway 4517
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.88637, -102.89333
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2036
Trucks—
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 116th Ave SW over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 116th Ave SW over 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 116th Ave SW over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 116th Ave SW over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 116th Ave SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.