US Bridges

405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 5E & 11.9S of Huron · Structure no. 000000003290299

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1939, 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 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries405th Avenue
CrossesStony Run Creek
Location5E & 11.9S of Huron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.19674, -98.11415
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic93 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 405th Avenue over Stony Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 405th Avenue over Stony Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.