US Bridges

410th Avenue over Mud Creek

Good

Brown County, South Dakota · 3.1N & 4.0E of Ferney · Structure no. 000000007340389

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

410th Avenue over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 410th Avenue over Mud Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries410th Avenue
CrossesMud Creek
Location3.1N & 4.0E of Ferney
Coordinates45.37323, -98.02179
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 410th Avenue over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 410th Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does 410th Avenue over Mud Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 410th Avenue over Mud Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 410th Avenue over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.