US Bridges

20th ST SW over Creek

Good

Billings County, North Dakota · 2 East 4 South Fairfield · Structure no. 000000004124140

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th ST SW over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20th ST SW over Creek in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries20th ST SW
CrossesCreek
Location2 East 4 South Fairfield
RouteCounty Highway 414
Coordinates47.12521, -103.17254
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20th ST SW over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th ST SW 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 20th ST SW over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 20th ST SW over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 20th ST SW over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.