US Bridges

196th ST over Shue Creek

Fair

Beadle County, South Dakota · 7.5 N 0.6 W Yale · Structure no. 000000003344060

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

196th ST over Shue Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 196th ST over Shue Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 374 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries196th ST
CrossesShue Creek
Location7.5 N 0.6 W Yale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.54479, -98.0053
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2022)
Projected traffic374 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 196th ST over Shue Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 196th ST over Shue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 196th ST over Shue Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 196th ST over Shue Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 196th ST over Shue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.