US Bridges

Nd Highway 1804 over Creek

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 5 Southwest Trenton · Structure no. 1804335890

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1804 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 1804 over Creek in Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 44 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 1804
CrossesCreek
Location5 Southwest Trenton
RouteState Highway 1804
CountyWilliams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.01833, -103.90333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 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 traffic1,420 (2018)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2038
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Nd Highway 1804 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1804 over Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1804 over Creek?

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

Who owns Nd Highway 1804 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.