US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Turtle Creek

Good

McLean County, North Dakota · 2 West 2 South Jct. Nd 41 · Structure no. 0200202462

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 200 over Turtle Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location2 West 2 South Jct. Nd 41
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.45836, -100.9201
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2017)
Projected traffic590 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 200 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 over Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.