US Bridges

391st Avenue over Moccasin Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, South Dakota · 2.3N & 5W of Stratford · Structure no. 000000007150407

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

391st Avenue over Moccasin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 391st Avenue over Moccasin Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries391st Avenue
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location2.3N & 5W of Stratford
RouteCounty Highway 6461
Coordinates45.34745, -98.41268
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic141 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 391st Avenue over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 391st Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 391st Avenue over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 391st Avenue over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 391st Avenue over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.