US Bridges

Nd Highway 200 over Creek

Fair

Mercer County, North Dakota · 1 West of Nd 31 · Structure no. 0200901749

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2017 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 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,687 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 200
CrossesCreek
Location1 West of Nd 31
RouteState Highway 200
CountyMercer County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates47.29935, -101.45334
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2017)
Projected traffic1,687 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 200 over Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 200 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 200 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.