US Bridges

30140 420th Avenue over Snatch Creek

Fair

Bon Homme County, South Dakota · 1.6N & 3E of Tyndall · Structure no. 000000005190104

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30140 420th Avenue over Snatch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 30140 420th Avenue over Snatch Creek in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries30140 420th Avenue
CrossesSnatch Creek
Location1.6N & 3E of Tyndall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01758, -97.79319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30140 420th Avenue over Snatch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30140 420th Avenue over Snatch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 30140 420th Avenue over Snatch Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30140 420th Avenue over Snatch Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 30140 420th Avenue over Snatch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.