US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Creek

Poor

Dunn County, North Dakota · 5 East of South Jct. Nd 8 · Structure no. 0200121470

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nd Highway 200 over Creek in Dunn County, North Dakota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesCreek
Location5 East of South Jct. Nd 8
RouteState Highway 200
CountyDunn County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.31388, -102.24329
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2019)
Projected traffic740 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 200 over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.