US Bridges

413th Avenue over Foster Creek

Good

Clark County, South Dakota · 9.0N & 2.0W of Carpenter · Structure no. 000000013010266

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

413th Avenue over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 413th Avenue over Foster Creek in Clark County, South Dakota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries413th Avenue
CrossesFoster Creek
Location9.0N & 2.0W of Carpenter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.76857, -97.95773
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 413th Avenue over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 413th Avenue over Foster 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 413th Avenue over Foster Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 413th Avenue over Foster Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 413th Avenue over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.