US Bridges

Nd Highway over Creek

Good

Oliver County, North Dakota · 6 South of Nd 25 · Structure no. 0031089531

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway over Creek in Oliver County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNd Highway
CrossesCreek
Location6 South of Nd 25
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates47.02283, -101.42617
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 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 traffic670 (2019)
Projected traffic623 by 2039
Trucks13%
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 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 over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Nd Highway over Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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.