US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over Eight Mile Creek

Fair

Williams County, North Dakota · 3 Southwest Trenton · Structure no. 1804334076

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Eight Mile Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location3 Southwest Trenton
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates48.04072, -103.87872
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,450 (2019)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2039
Trucks17%
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

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 1804 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 over Eight Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1804 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.