US Bridges

23rd ST over Indian Creek

Good

Billings County, North Dakota · 8 East 8 South Fairfield · Structure no. 000000004129170

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd ST over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 23rd ST over Indian Creek in Billings County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 45 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries23rd ST
CrossesIndian Creek
Location8 East 8 South Fairfield
RouteCounty Highway 418
Coordinates47.08194, -103.05939
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
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 traffic45 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 23rd ST over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd ST over Indian 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 23rd ST over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 23rd ST over Indian Creek?

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

Who owns 23rd ST over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.