US Bridges

29660 395th Avenue over Creek

Fair

Charles Mix County, South Dakota · 0.4N of Wagner · Structure no. 000000012510286

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
564
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29660 395th Avenue over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 29660 395th Avenue over Creek in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries29660 395th Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location0.4N of Wagner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08788, -98.28812
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 29660 395th Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29660 395th Avenue over 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 29660 395th Avenue over Creek carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 29660 395th Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 29660 395th Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.