US Bridges

36460 275th Street over Platte Creek

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 2.4W & 1N of Platte · Structure no. 000000012206070

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36460 275th Street over Platte Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 36460 275th Street over Platte Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries36460 275th Street
CrossesPlatte Creek
Location2.4W & 1N of Platte
Coordinates43.39838, -98.89016
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 36460 275th Street over Platte Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36460 275th Street 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 36460 275th Street over Platte Creek carry?

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

How long is 36460 275th Street over Platte Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 36460 275th Street over Platte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.