US Bridges

Nd Highway 18 over Creek

Good

Walsh County, North Dakota · 4 North of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0018202560

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nd Highway 18 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nd Highway 18 over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNd Highway 18
CrossesCreek
Location4 North of Nd 17
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates48.47043, -97.62272
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 inspectionMay 2022
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 18 over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nd Highway 18 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 2022.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 18 over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 18 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Nd Highway 18 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.