US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Creek

Fair

McHenry County, North Dakota · 1 East of Nd HWY 14 S · Structure no. 0002188658

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 2 over Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 89 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesCreek
Location1 East of Nd HWY 14 S
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.31204, -100.44689
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Highway 2 over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US Highway 2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US Highway 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.