US Bridges

US Highway over Creek

Good

Benson County, North Dakota · 2 W 5 N of Minnewaukan · Structure no. 0281165690

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway over Creek in Benson County, North Dakota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS Highway
CrossesCreek
Location2 W 5 N of Minnewaukan
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates48.14062, -99.28684
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic715 (2019)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2039
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 US Highway over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway over Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US Highway over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.