US Bridges

40510 308th Street over Trib. to Choteau Creek

Poor

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 5S & 1.8W Avon · Structure no. 000000005042170

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40510 308th Street over Trib. to Choteau Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 40510 308th Street over Trib. to Choteau Creek in Bon Homme 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries40510 308th Street
CrossesTrib. to Choteau Creek
Location5S & 1.8W Avon
Coordinates42.92339, -98.08517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$377,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40510 308th Street over Trib. to Choteau Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40510 308th Street over Trib. to Choteau 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 40510 308th Street over Trib. to Choteau Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 40510 308th Street over Trib. to Choteau Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 40510 308th Street over Trib. to Choteau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.