US Bridges

138th Street over Mud Creek

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 4N & 1.7W of Ferney · Structure no. 000000007283380

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

138th Street over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 138th Street over Mud Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries138th Street
CrossesMud Creek
Location4N & 1.7W of Ferney
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.38541, -98.13911
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 138th Street over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 138th 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 138th Street over Mud Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 138th Street over Mud Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 138th Street over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.