US Bridges

407th Avenue over Shue Creek

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 2W & 5.1N Cavour · Structure no. 000000003310129

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

407th Avenue over Shue Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 407th Avenue over Shue Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries407th Avenue
CrossesShue Creek
Location2W & 5.1N Cavour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.44464, -98.07341
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 407th Avenue over Shue Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 407th 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 407th Avenue over Shue Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 407th Avenue over Shue Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 407th Avenue over Shue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.