US Bridges

38th Street SW over Government Creek

Good

Stark County, North Dakota · 2 East 3 South Taylor · Structure no. 000000045141100

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th Street SW over Government Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 38th Street SW over Government Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries38th Street SW
CrossesGovernment Creek
Location2 East 3 South Taylor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.86211, -102.37144
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
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 traffic15 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 38th Street SW over Government Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38th Street SW over Government 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 38th Street SW over Government Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 38th Street SW over Government Creek?

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

Who owns 38th Street SW over Government Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.