196th Street over Creek
GoodBeadle County, South Dakota · 6N & 5.7E of Wessington · Structure no. 000000003057060
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
196th Street over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 196th Street over Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 86 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 196th Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is 196th Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does 196th Street over Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 196th Street over Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 196th Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.