US Bridges

Nd Highway 8 over Government Creek

Fair

Stark County, North Dakota · 5 South Jct. I-94 · Structure no. 0008075539

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 8 over Government Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 8 over Government Creek in Stark County, North Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 8
CrossesGovernment Creek
Location5 South Jct. I-94
RouteState Highway 8
CountyStark County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.8025, -102.30721
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic578 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nd Highway 8 over Government Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 8 over Government 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 8 over Government Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 8 over Government Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 8 over Government Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.