US Bridges

Irrfb Nd HWY 23 over Creek

Good

Mountrail County, North Dakota · 2 East of Nd 37 South · Structure no. 0023067715

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,165
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrfb Nd HWY 23 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irrfb Nd HWY 23 over Creek in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,165 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesIrrfb Nd HWY 23
CrossesCreek
Location2 East of Nd 37 South
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates47.9779, -102.09543
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,165 (2019)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 HWY 23 over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrfb Nd HWY 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 HWY 23 over Creek carry?

About 3,165 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Irrfb Nd HWY 23 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Irrfb Nd HWY 23 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.