US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Creek

Fair

Steele County, North Dakota · 3 South of Finley · Structure no. 0032114573

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
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 Steele County, North Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesCreek
Location3 South of Finley
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates47.46625, -97.83614
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 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 traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Nd Highway 32 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 32 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 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.