US Bridges

Nd Highway 14 over Creek

Good

McHenry County, North Dakota · 2 NW of Towner · Structure no. 0014117034

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
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 2003, so it is 22 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesNd Highway 14
CrossesCreek
Location2 NW of Towner
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates48.36331, -100.43642
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic660 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 14 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 14 over Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 14 over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 14 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.