US Bridges

Nd Highway 5 over Creek

Fair

Cavalier County, North Dakota · 2 West Nd 1 · Structure no. 0005277438

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 5 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 5 over Creek in Cavalier County, North Dakota. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 96 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 5
CrossesCreek
Location2 West Nd 1
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCavalier County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.76124, -98.39878
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 5 over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Nd Highway 5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 5 over Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 5 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 5 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.