394th Avenue over Creek
PoorBeadle County, South Dakota · 0.5S of Broadland · Structure no. 000000003180102
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
394th Avenue over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 394th Avenue over Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 394th Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 394th Avenue over 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 394th Avenue over Creek carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 394th Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 394th Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.