US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Creek

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 2 East of US 85 South · Structure no. 0002017403

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,780
2019 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 Williams County, North Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 21,780 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,350 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesCreek
Location2 East of US 85 South
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.14203, -103.66987
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,780 (2019)
Projected traffic25,350 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2017, making it 8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 2 over Creek carry?

About 21,780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US Highway 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.