412th Avenue over Middle Pearl Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBeadle County, South Dakota · 5.1S & 3E of Cavour · Structure no. 000000003360231
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2017
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
412th Avenue over Middle Pearl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 412th Avenue over Middle Pearl Creek in Beadle County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 412th Avenue over Middle Pearl Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 412th Avenue over Middle Pearl 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 July 2017.
How much traffic does 412th Avenue over Middle Pearl Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 412th Avenue over Middle Pearl Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 412th Avenue over Middle Pearl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.