US Bridges

406th Avenue over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 5W & 2.8N Yale · Structure no. 000000003300108

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

406th Avenue over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 406th Avenue over Unnamed Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries406th Avenue
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location5W & 2.8N Yale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.47489, -98.09313
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 406th Avenue over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 406th Avenue over Unnamed 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 406th Avenue over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 406th Avenue over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 406th Avenue over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.