US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Creek

Good

Ransom County, North Dakota · 1 South of Nd 46 · Structure no. 0032048304

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 32 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 32 over Creek in Ransom 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesCreek
Location1 South of Nd 46
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates46.61242, -97.67904
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic1,170 (2019)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.