265 ST over South Fork Platte Creek
GoodAurora County, South Dakota · 13S 3.5E White Lake · Structure no. 000000002075270
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
265 ST over South Fork Platte Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 265 ST over South Fork Platte Creek in Aurora County, South Dakota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 265 ST over South Fork Platte Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is 265 ST over South Fork Platte 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 265 ST over South Fork Platte Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 265 ST over South Fork Platte Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 265 ST over South Fork Platte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.