US Bridges

Nd Highway 18 over Creek

Good

Pembina County, North Dakota · 6 South of Cavalier · Structure no. 0018218752

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 18 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 18 over Creek in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNd Highway 18
CrossesCreek
Location6 South of Cavalier
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates48.7048, -97.62296
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2019)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 18 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nd Highway 18 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 18 over Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 18 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 18 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.