US Bridges

US Highway 12 over Creek

Good

Adams County, North Dakota · 1 West Jct. Nd 22 South · Structure no. 0012054707

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 12 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 12 over Creek in Adams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesUS Highway 12
CrossesCreek
Location1 West Jct. Nd 22 South
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.11898, -102.9831
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic1,180 (2019)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 12 over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 12 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US Highway 12 over Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 12 over Creek?

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

Who owns US Highway 12 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.