US Bridges

114th Street over Willow Creek

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 8.5W Barnard · Structure no. 000000007025140

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

114th Street over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 114th Street over Willow Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries114th Street
CrossesWillow Creek
Location8.5W Barnard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.73598, -98.67526
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic18 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 114th Street over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 114th Street over Willow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 114th Street over Willow Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 114th Street over Willow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 114th Street over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.