US Bridges

401st Avenue over Enemy Ck

Good

Davison County, South Dakota · 7.3 N & 6E Mt Vernon · Structure no. 000000018070173

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

401st Avenue over Enemy Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 401st Avenue over Enemy Ck in Davison County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries401st Avenue
CrossesEnemy Ck
Location7.3 N & 6E Mt Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.59681, -98.1865
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 401st Avenue over Enemy Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 401st Avenue over Enemy Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 401st Avenue over Enemy Ck carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 401st Avenue over Enemy Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 401st Avenue over Enemy Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.