US Bridges

Nd Highway 23 over Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 5 West of Nd 73 · Structure no. 0023011488

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesNd Highway 23
CrossesCreek
Location5 West of Nd 73
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates47.80424, -103.04697
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 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 traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic993 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 23 over Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 23 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 23 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.