US Bridges

408 Ave over Pearl Creek

Good

Beadle County, South Dakota · 7.1 S & 1.0 W Cavour · Structure no. 000000003320251

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

408 Ave over Pearl Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 408 Ave over Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries408 Ave
CrossesPearl Creek
Location7.1 S & 1.0 W Cavour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.26545, -98.05436
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 408 Ave over Pearl Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 408 Ave over Pearl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 408 Ave over Pearl Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 408 Ave over Pearl Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 408 Ave over Pearl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.