US Bridges

Nd Highway 50 over Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Dakota · 8 West of Nd 8 · Structure no. 0050070459

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 50 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 50 over Creek in Burke County, North Dakota. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 50
CrossesCreek
Location8 West of Nd 8
RouteState Highway 50
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.56095, -102.58896
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic530 (2019)
Projected traffic530 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 50 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nd Highway 50 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 50 over Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 50 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 50 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.