US Bridges

26th ST NE over Burnt Creek

Good

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 1 North of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000008110212

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th ST NE over Burnt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 26th ST NE over Burnt Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries26th ST NE
CrossesBurnt Creek
Location1 North of Baldwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBurleigh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.03956, -100.74969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th ST NE over Burnt Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th ST NE over Burnt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 26th ST NE over Burnt Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 26th ST NE over Burnt Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns 26th ST NE over Burnt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.