US Bridges

Nd Highway 1 over Creek

Good

Ramsey County, North Dakota · 4 North of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0001193327

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
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 1980, so it is 45 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesNd Highway 1
CrossesCreek
Location4 North of Nd 17
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates48.46832, -98.38354
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 1980, making it 45 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 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 1 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 1 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.