US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Creek

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · 1 East of Golden Valley · Structure no. 0200131244

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 200 over 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesCreek
Location1 East of Golden Valley
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates47.29915, -102.04097
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2019)
Projected traffic741 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Creek built?

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

What condition is Nd Highway 200 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.