US Bridges

BIA RTE 4 over Campbell Creek

Good

Buffalo County, South Dakota · 8 KM SE of Ft Thompson · Structure no. 00000000000A900

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,720
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA RTE 4 over Campbell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA RTE 4 over Campbell Creek in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,493 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBIA RTE 4
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location8 KM SE of Ft Thompson
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
Coordinates44.02733, -99.36479
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2024)
Projected traffic2,493 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 4 over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA RTE 4 over Campbell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does BIA RTE 4 over Campbell Creek carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is BIA RTE 4 over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns BIA RTE 4 over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.