US Bridges

Nd Highway over Creek

Fair

Morton County, North Dakota · 4 North of I-94 · Structure no. 0025003781

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway over Creek in Morton County, North Dakota. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNd Highway
CrossesCreek
Location4 North of I-94
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates46.91735, -101.00568
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,394 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Nd Highway 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.