US Bridges

Kenel Road over Oak Creek

Fair

Corson County, South Dakota · 0.1E JCT Sd 63 · Structure no. 000000016582080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenel Road over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenel Road over Oak Creek in Corson County, South Dakota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKenel Road
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.1E JCT Sd 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCorson County
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates45.83299, -100.80734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic156 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Kenel Road over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenel Road over Oak 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 Kenel Road over Oak Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kenel Road over Oak Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kenel Road over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.