US Highway 81 over Creek
FairWalsh County, North Dakota · 2 South of Nd 17 · Structure no. 0081189099
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,490
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 81 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 81 over Creek in Walsh County, North Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 81 over Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 81 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 81 over Creek carry?
About 2,490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 81 over Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 81 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.