US Bridges

Nd Highway 32 over Creek

Fair

Walsh County, North Dakota · 2 North of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0032192962

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
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 Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNd Highway 32
CrossesCreek
Location2 North of Nd 17
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates48.41984, -97.86227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 32 over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Nd Highway 32 over Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nd Highway 32 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 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.