US Highway 12 over Buffalo Creek
FairBowman County, North Dakota · 5 West of Scranton · Structure no. 0012041350
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 12 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 12 over Buffalo Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 12 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US Highway 12 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.
How much traffic does US Highway 12 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 12 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns US Highway 12 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.