US Bridges

County HWY 21 over Creek

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 8 North of Valley City · Structure no. 000000002122120

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 21 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 21 over Creek in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty HWY 21
CrossesCreek
Location8 North of Valley City
RouteCounty Highway 221
Coordinates47.04782, -98.00242
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic775 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County HWY 21 over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 21 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 21 over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 21 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County HWY 21 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.