US Bridges

29140 408th Avenue over Trib. to Emanuel Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 11.6N & 8W of Tyndall · Structure no. 000000005070004

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29140 408th Avenue over Trib. to Emanuel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 29140 408th Avenue over Trib. to Emanuel Creek in Bon Homme 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries29140 408th Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Emanuel Creek
Location11.6N & 8W of Tyndall
Coordinates43.16219, -98.03012
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 29140 408th Avenue over Trib. to Emanuel Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29140 408th Avenue over Trib. to Emanuel 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 2024.

How much traffic does 29140 408th Avenue over Trib. to Emanuel Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29140 408th Avenue over Trib. to Emanuel Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 29140 408th Avenue over Trib. to Emanuel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.