US Bridges

Nd Highway 49 over Creek

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · In Beulah · Structure no. 0049102307

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 49 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nd Highway 49 over Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 49
CrossesCreek
LocationIn Beulah
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.26908, -101.78567
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2019)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 49 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 49 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 49 over Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 49 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 49 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.