409th Avenue over Pearl Creak
PoorPosted for loadBeadle County, South Dakota · 4.8S of Cavour · Structure no. 000000003330228
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
409th Avenue over Pearl Creak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 409th Avenue over Pearl Creak in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 409th Avenue over Pearl Creak built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is 409th Avenue over Pearl Creak in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 409th Avenue over Pearl Creak carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 409th Avenue over Pearl Creak?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 409th Avenue over Pearl Creak?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.