US Bridges

US Highway 52 over Oak Creek

Fair

McHenry County, North Dakota · 2 Northwest of N.D. 41 · Structure no. 0052115225

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 52 over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 52 over Oak Creek in McHenry County, North Dakota. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 78 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 52
CrossesOak Creek
Location2 Northwest of N.D. 41
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyMcHenry County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.06251, -100.96353
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic2,370 (2019)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 52 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US Highway 52 over Oak 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 52 over Oak Creek carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 52 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 52 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.