US Bridges

190th Street over Turtle Creek

FairPosted for load

Beadle County, South Dakota · 12.0W of Hitchcock · Structure no. 000000003029000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th Street over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 190th Street over Turtle Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries190th Street
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location12.0W of Hitchcock
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.63389, -98.64587
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 190th Street over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th Street over Turtle 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 190th Street over Turtle Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 190th Street over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 190th Street over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.