US Bridges

N. Lake Drive over Creek

Fair

Codington County, South Dakota · 0.3SW of JCT With Sd 20 · Structure no. 000000015141139

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Lake Drive over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N. Lake Drive over Creek in Codington County, South Dakota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Lake Drive
CrossesCreek
Location0.3SW of JCT With Sd 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCodington County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates44.9494, -97.20644
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic868 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Lake Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Lake Drive 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N. Lake Drive over Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. Lake Drive over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N. Lake Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.