384th Avenue over Sand Creek
PoorBeadle County, South Dakota · 5.5W & 2.7S of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003080262
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
384th Avenue over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 384th Avenue over Sand Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 384th Avenue over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is 384th Avenue over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does 384th Avenue over Sand Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 384th Avenue over Sand Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 384th Avenue over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.