US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Spring Creek

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · 4 West of Beulah · Structure no. 0200139539

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Spring Creek in Mercer County, North Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesBranch of Spring Creek
Location4 West of Beulah
RouteState Highway 200
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.29196, -101.86845
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic970 (2019)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Branch of Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Spring 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 Branch of Spring Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Spring Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Branch of Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.