US Bridges

1st Street East over Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 1st ST E-8th Av-Dickinson · Structure no. 0000DKSN08

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street East over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1st Street East over Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st Street East
CrossesCreek
Location1st ST E-8th Av-Dickinson
RouteCity Street 8345
Coordinates46.87958, -102.77251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2019)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1st Street East over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Street East 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does 1st Street East over Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1st Street East over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 1st Street East over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.