27040 371st Avenue over Platte Creek
FairCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 5.6N & 4.0E of Platte · Structure no. 000000012270024
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
27040 371st Avenue over Platte Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 27040 371st Avenue over Platte Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 27040 371st Avenue over Platte Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 27040 371st Avenue 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 27040 371st Avenue over Platte Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 27040 371st Avenue over Platte Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 27040 371st Avenue over Platte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.