US Bridges

39430 291st Street over Choteau Creek

Good

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 6.0N & 0.7W of Wagner · Structure no. 000000012503230

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39430 291st Street over Choteau Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 39430 291st Street over Choteau Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries39430 291st Street
CrossesChoteau Creek
Location6.0N & 0.7W of Wagner
Coordinates43.16904, -98.30316
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 39430 291st Street over Choteau Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39430 291st Street over Choteau 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 39430 291st Street over Choteau Creek carry?

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

How long is 39430 291st Street over Choteau Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 39430 291st Street over Choteau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.