US Bridges

Nd Highway 22 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Dunn County, North Dakota · 5 South of Manning · Structure no. 0022090823

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 22 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nd Highway 22 over Crooked Creek in Dunn County, North Dakota. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 73 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 22
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location5 South of Manning
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDunn County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.16186, -102.77855
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2019)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 22 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Nd Highway 22 over Crooked 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 22 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 22 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nd Highway 22 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.