US Bridges

US Highway 85 over Camp Creek

Fair

McKenzie County, North Dakota · 3 North of Nd 200 · Structure no. 0085167837

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 85 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 85 over Camp Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS Highway 85
CrossesCamp Creek
Location3 North of Nd 200
RouteU.S. Route 85
Coordinates47.925, -103.64667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic1,350 (2017)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US Highway 85 over Camp 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US Highway 85 over Camp Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 85 over Camp 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 Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.