US Bridges

38710 294th Street over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 1.0S & 0.9W of Ravina · Structure no. 000000012431260

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

38710 294th Street over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 38710 294th Street over Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries38710 294th Street
CrossesCreek
Location1.0S & 0.9W of Ravina
Coordinates43.12562, -98.44516
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 38710 294th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38710 294th 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 38710 294th Street over Creek carry?

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

How long is 38710 294th Street over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 38710 294th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.