US Bridges

Nd Highway 8 over Creek

Fair

Adams County, North Dakota · 12 North Jct. US 12 · Structure no. 0008024381

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 8 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 8 over Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 8
CrossesCreek
Location12 North Jct. US 12
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAdams County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.17879, -102.47672
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nd Highway 8 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 8 over Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 8 over Creek?

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

Who owns Nd Highway 8 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.