US Bridges

Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek

Good

Mountrail County, North Dakota · 4 East of Nd 1804 · Structure no. 0023053448

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesIrrfb Nd Hiway 23
CrossesCreek
Location4 East of Nd 1804
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates47.97784, -102.4073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Irrfb Nd Hiway 23 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.