US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Creek

Good

Steele County, North Dakota · 3 South of Nd 38 · Structure no. 0032101382

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2018 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 Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesCreek
Location3 South of Nd 38
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates47.2867, -97.7892
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 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 traffic455 (2018)
Projected traffic620 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 32 over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 32 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.