Nd Highway 23 over Creek
FairMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 8 East of Watford City · Structure no. 0023007819
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,060
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nd Highway 23 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 23 over Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 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 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,271 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nd Highway 23 over Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Nd Highway 23 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nd Highway 23 over Creek carry?
About 1,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Nd Highway 23 over Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Nd Highway 23 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.