US Bridges

41109 292nd Street over Emanuel Creek

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 11.1W of Scotland · Structure no. 000000005109010

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

41109 292nd Street over Emanuel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 41109 292nd Street over Emanuel Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries41109 292nd Street
CrossesEmanuel Creek
Location11.1W of Scotland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.15411, -97.95157
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic127 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 41109 292nd Street over Emanuel Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41109 292nd Street over Emanuel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 41109 292nd Street over Emanuel Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 41109 292nd Street over Emanuel Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 41109 292nd Street over Emanuel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.