194th Street over Creek
FairBeadle County, South Dakota · 1.3W & 4S of Bloomfield · Structure no. 000000003287040
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
194th Street over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 194th Street 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 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 194th Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 194th Street over 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 194th Street over Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 194th Street over Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 194th Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.