US Bridges

29910 Frogcreek RD over Frog Ck

Fair

Clay County, South Dakota · 2.1S & 7E Irene · Structure no. 000000014070021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29910 Frogcreek RD over Frog Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 29910 Frogcreek RD over Frog Ck in Clay County, South Dakota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries29910 Frogcreek RD
CrossesFrog Ck
Location2.1S & 7E Irene
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05111, -97.02376
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic94 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29910 Frogcreek RD over Frog Ck built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29910 Frogcreek RD over Frog Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 29910 Frogcreek RD over Frog Ck carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 29910 Frogcreek RD over Frog Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 29910 Frogcreek RD over Frog Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.