US Bridges

116th Street over Willow Creek

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 2S & 7.1W of Barnard · Structure no. 000000007039160

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th Street over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 116th Street over Willow Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries116th Street
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2S & 7.1W of Barnard
Coordinates45.70687, -98.64505
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 116th Street over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 116th Street over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 116th Street over Willow Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 116th Street over Willow Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 116th Street over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.