US Bridges

Nd Highway 1 over Creek

Poor

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 7 North of Nd 5 · Structure no. 0001221263

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 1 over Creek in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1
CrossesCreek
Location7 North of Nd 5
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates48.86736, -98.36509
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic490 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 1 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Nd Highway 1 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1 over Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 1 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.