US Bridges

411th Avenue over Mud Creek

Fair

Brown County, South Dakota · 5E & 0.6N of Ferney · Structure no. 000000007350414

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

411th Avenue over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 411th Avenue over Mud Creek in Brown County, South Dakota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries411th Avenue
CrossesMud Creek
Location5E & 0.6N of Ferney
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.33518, -98.00035
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 411th Avenue over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 411th Avenue over Mud 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 2024.

How much traffic does 411th Avenue over Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is 411th Avenue over Mud Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 411th Avenue over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.