US Bridges

275th ST SE over Creek

Poor

Burleigh County, North Dakota · 3 East 4 South Mckenzie · Structure no. 000000008129390

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

275th ST SE over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 275th ST SE over Creek in Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries275th ST SE
CrossesCreek
Location3 East 4 South Mckenzie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBurleigh County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.77413, -100.35249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 275th ST SE over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 275th ST SE over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 275th ST SE over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 275th ST SE over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 275th ST SE over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.