US Bridges

Nd Highway 8 over Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Dakota · 2 North of US 52 · Structure no. 0008206073

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 8 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 8 over Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 8
CrossesCreek
Location2 North of US 52
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.92577, -102.26186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 8 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Nd Highway 8 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 8 over Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 8 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 8 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.