US Bridges

US Highway 52 over Creek

Good

Renville County, North Dakota · 2 Northwest of Nd 28 · Structure no. 0052066433

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 52 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 52 over Creek in Renville County, North Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesUS Highway 52
CrossesCreek
Location2 Northwest of Nd 28
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates48.46, -101.74167
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2019)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 US Highway 52 over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 52 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US Highway 52 over Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 52 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US Highway 52 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.