37000 271st Street over Platte Creek
FairCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 5.1N & 3.0E of Platte · Structure no. 000000012260029
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
37000 271st Street over Platte Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 37000 271st Street over Platte Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 37000 271st Street over Platte Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 37000 271st Street over Platte 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 37000 271st Street over Platte Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 37000 271st Street over Platte Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 37000 271st Street over Platte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.