US Bridges

376th Avenue over Turtle Creek

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 10.5N & 2E of Wessington · Structure no. 000000003020015

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

376th Avenue over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 376th Avenue over Turtle Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries376th Avenue
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location10.5N & 2E of Wessington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.61279, -98.6659
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 376th Avenue over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 376th Avenue over Turtle 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 2024.

How much traffic does 376th Avenue over Turtle Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 376th Avenue over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 376th Avenue over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.