US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Dakota · 2 East of Larson · Structure no. 0005057540

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesCreek
Location2 East of Larson
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates48.89454, -102.81144
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Nd Highway 5 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.