US Highway 85 over Creek
FairBowman County, North Dakota · 5 North of S.D. Border · Structure no. 0085004892
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 85 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 85 over Creek in Bowman County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 85 over Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US Highway 85 over 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 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 85 over Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 85 over Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US Highway 85 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.