US Bridges

Nd Highway 27 over Bear Creek

Good

LaMoure County, North Dakota · 2 East of Nd 1 · Structure no. 0027001456

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 27 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 27 over Bear Creek in LaMoure County, North Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesNd Highway 27
CrossesBear Creek
Location2 East of Nd 1
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates46.4425, -98.04562
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic655 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 27 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 27 over Bear 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 27 over Bear Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 27 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 27 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.