US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Creek

Good

Ward County, North Dakota · NW of US 52 JCT · Structure no. 0002133236

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,297
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 2 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 2 over Creek in Ward County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 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 6,297 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesCreek
LocationNW of US 52 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.30755, -101.51932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,297 (2021)
Projected traffic7,060 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 2 over Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 2 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Creek carry?

About 6,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US Highway 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.