US Bridges

5th St.East over Creek

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 5th St.East Grafton · Structure no. 0000GRAF02

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th St.East over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th St.East over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5th St.East
CrossesCreek
Location5th St.East Grafton
RouteCity Street 8529
Coordinates48.41667, -97.39167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks5%
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

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 5th St.East over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th St.East over 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does 5th St.East over Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th St.East over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 5th St.East over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.