417th Avenue over Creek
FairClark County, South Dakota · 8.8N & 2.0E of Carpenter · Structure no. 000000013050272
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
417th Avenue over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 417th Avenue over Creek in Clark County, South Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 417th Avenue over Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 417th 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 417th Avenue over Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 417th Avenue over Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 417th Avenue over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.