US Bridges

Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Clarks Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 4 South of Nd 23 · Structure no. 0022153149

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Clarks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Clarks Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 37 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 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIrrfb Nd Hiway 22
CrossesClarks Creek
Location4 South of Nd 23
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates47.92446, -102.74037
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic690 (2017)
Projected traffic688 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Clarks 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 2021.

How much traffic does Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Clarks Creek?

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

Who owns Irrfb Nd Hiway 22 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.