38450 292nd Street over Creek
PoorPosted for loadCharles Mix County, South Dakota · 0.2S & 2.5E Lake Andes · Structure no. 000000012405242
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
38450 292nd Street over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38450 292nd Street over Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38450 292nd Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 38450 292nd Street over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does 38450 292nd Street over Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 38450 292nd Street over Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 38450 292nd Street over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.