US Bridges

146th Street over Mud Creek

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 3S & 1.1E of Stratford · Structure no. 000000007211460

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th Street over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 146th Street over Mud Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries146th Street
CrossesMud Creek
Location3S & 1.1E of Stratford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.27037, -98.28782
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 146th Street over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 146th Street over Mud 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 146th Street over Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is 146th Street over Mud Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 146th Street over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.