374th Avenue over Creek
FairBeadle County, South Dakota · 5.8S of Wessington · Structure no. 000000003000178
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
374th Avenue over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 374th Avenue over Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 100 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 374th Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is 374th Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 374th Avenue over Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 374th Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 374th Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.