US Bridges

27680 364th Avenue over Platte Creek

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 0.8S & 3.0W of Platte · Structure no. 000000012200088

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27680 364th Avenue over Platte Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 27680 364th Avenue over Platte Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries27680 364th Avenue
CrossesPlatte Creek
Location0.8S & 3.0W of Platte
Coordinates43.37259, -98.90376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 27680 364th Avenue over Platte Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27680 364th Avenue over Platte 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 27680 364th Avenue over Platte Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27680 364th Avenue over Platte Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 27680 364th Avenue over Platte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.