US Bridges

350th Avenue over Crow Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, South Dakota · 9.5W & 3.4S Gann Valley · Structure no. 000000009195144

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

350th Avenue over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 350th Avenue over Crow Creek in Buffalo County, South Dakota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries350th Avenue
CrossesCrow Creek
Location9.5W & 3.4S Gann Valley
Coordinates43.98518, -99.17734
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 350th Avenue over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 350th Avenue over Crow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 350th Avenue over Crow Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 350th Avenue over Crow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 350th Avenue over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.