US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Creek

Good

Barnes County, North Dakota · 2 North of JCT Nd 46 · Structure no. 0032058092

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Creek in Barnes County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesCreek
Location2 North of JCT Nd 46
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates46.66707, -97.80797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic480 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 32 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.