US Bridges

Nd Highway 1 over Creek

Good

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 4 South of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0001185012

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 1 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 1 over Creek in Ramsey County, North Dakota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1
CrossesCreek
Location4 South of Nd 17
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates48.34842, -98.37914
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2019)
Projected traffic430 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Nd Highway 1 over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 1 over Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1 over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 1 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.