US Bridges

Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle Creek

Fair

Sioux County, North Dakota · 9 North of Fort Yates · Structure no. 0024018647

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle Creek in Sioux County, North Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesIrrsr Nd Hiway 24
CrossesBattle Creek
Location9 North of Fort Yates
RouteState Highway 24
CountySioux County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates46.2115, -100.64889
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Irrsr Nd Hiway 24 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.