US Bridges

US Highway 2 over Creek

Good

Williams County, North Dakota · 6 East of US 85 South · Structure no. 0002020513

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,520
2017 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 1955 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 70 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 9,520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 2
CrossesCreek
Location6 East of US 85 South
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates48.17054, -103.62588
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic9,520 (2017)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 9,520 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 2 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US Highway 2 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.