US Bridges

382nd Avenue over Sand Creek

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 7W & 1.3S of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003060253

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

382nd Avenue over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 382nd Avenue over Sand Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 90 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 6 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries382nd Avenue
CrossesSand Creek
Location7W & 1.3S of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.26456, -98.579
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 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 382nd Avenue over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is 382nd Avenue over Sand 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 382nd Avenue over Sand Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 382nd Avenue over Sand Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 382nd Avenue over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.