US Bridges

395th Avenue over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 1W & 4.1N of Stratford · Structure no. 000000007190389

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

395th Avenue over Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 395th Avenue over Moccasin Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries395th Avenue
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location1W & 4.1N of Stratford
RouteCounty Highway 6251
CountyBrown County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.37198, -98.32961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2022)
Projected traffic214 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 395th Avenue over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 395th 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 395th Avenue over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 395th Avenue over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 395th Avenue over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.