270th Street over Snake Creek
FairCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 14W & 6N Platte · Structure no. 000000012090010
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
270th Street over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 270th Street over Snake Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 270th Street over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is 270th Street over Snake 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 2023.
How much traffic does 270th Street over Snake Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 270th Street over Snake Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 270th Street over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.