US Bridges

Nd Highway 14 over Creek

Fair

McHenry County, North Dakota · 2 South of U.S. HWY 2 · Structure no. 0014108511

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 14 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 14 over Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 92 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 14
CrossesCreek
Location2 South of U.S. HWY 2
RouteState Highway 14
CountyMcHenry County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.28196, -100.45332
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 14 over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Nd Highway 14 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 Nd Highway 14 over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 14 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 14 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.