409th Avenue over Creek
PoorBeadle County, South Dakota · 8.2S of Cavour · Structure no. 000000003330262
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
409th Avenue over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 409th Avenue over Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 409th Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 409th Avenue over Creek 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 Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 409th Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 409th Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.