US Bridges

Nd Highway 17 over Creek

Poor

Towner County, North Dakota · 1 East of 281 · Structure no. 0017039840

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 17 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 17 over Creek in Towner County, North Dakota. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesNd Highway 17
CrossesCreek
Location1 East of 281
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTowner County
StateNorth Dakota
Coordinates48.4866, -99.17997
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic640 (2019)
Projected traffic640 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nd Highway 17 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Nd Highway 17 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 17 over Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 17 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 17 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.