US Bridges

US Highway 85 over Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 10 North of Nd 200 · Structure no. 0085117723

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 85 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 85 over Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS Highway 85
CrossesCreek
Location10 North of Nd 200
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates47.47048, -103.24804
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic940 (2017)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 85 over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 85 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 2021.

How much traffic does US Highway 85 over Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 85 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Highway 85 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.