US Bridges

406th Avenue over Shue Creek

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 6E & 5.1N of Huron · Structure no. 000000003300129

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

406th Avenue over Shue Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 406th Avenue over Shue Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 39 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries406th Avenue
CrossesShue Creek
Location6E & 5.1N of Huron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.44546, -98.09305
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic37 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 Shue Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 406th Avenue over Shue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 406th Avenue over Shue Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 406th Avenue over Shue Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 406th Avenue over Shue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.