US Bridges

38560 303rd Street over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 2.4W & 0.6N of Marty · Structure no. 000000012416344

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

38560 303rd Street over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38560 303rd Street over Seven Mile 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries38560 303rd Street
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location2.4W & 0.6N of Marty
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00328, -98.47492
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 38560 303rd Street over Seven Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is 38560 303rd Street over Seven Mile 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 38560 303rd Street over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 38560 303rd Street over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 38560 303rd Street over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.