US Bridges

Nd Highway 49 over Creek

Good

Grant County, North Dakota · 8 South Jct. Nd 21 · Structure no. 0049021533

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 49 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 49 over Creek in Grant County, North Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesNd Highway 49
CrossesCreek
Location8 South Jct. Nd 21
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates46.25578, -101.9572
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic340 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 49 over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 49 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 49 over Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 49 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 49 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.