US Bridges

139th Street over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 3N & 0.4W of Warner · Structure no. 000000007106390

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

139th Street over Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 139th Street over Moccasin Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries139th Street
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location3N & 0.4W of Warner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.37252, -98.50443
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 139th Street over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 139th Street over Moccasin 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 139th Street over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 139th Street over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 139th Street over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.