US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Goodman Creek

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · 1 West of Golden Valley · Structure no. 0200128744

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Goodman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 200 over Goodman Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesGoodman Creek
Location1 West of Golden Valley
RouteState Highway 200
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.29669, -102.0938
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2019)
Projected traffic737 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 200 over Goodman Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 over Goodman 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 July 2023.

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

About 630 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Goodman Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Goodman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.