US Bridges

Nd Highway 22 over Creek

Fair

Dunn County, North Dakota · 4 South of Nd 200 · Structure no. 0022100919

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 22 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 22 over Creek in Dunn County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesNd Highway 22
CrossesCreek
Location4 South of Nd 200
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates47.30543, -102.7578
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2019)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 22 over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Nd Highway 22 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 22 over Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 22 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 22 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.