US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Cart Creek

Fair

Pembina County, North Dakota · 3 North Nd 66 West · Structure no. 0032210760

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Cart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Cart Creek in Pembina County, North Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesCart Creek
Location3 North Nd 66 West
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates48.6772, -97.86215
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 32 over Cart Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over Cart 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Cart Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Cart Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Cart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.