US Bridges

Nd Highway 21 over Creek

Good

Slope County, North Dakota · 1 West JCT Nd 67 · Structure no. 0021003425

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 21 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 21 over Creek in Slope County, North Dakota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesNd Highway 21
CrossesCreek
Location1 West JCT Nd 67
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates46.52614, -103.12488
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 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 21 over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 21 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 21 over Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 21 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 21 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.