US Bridges

412th Avenue over Mud Creek

Fair

Day County, South Dakota · 4 W & 4.7 S of Andover · Structure no. 000000019000167

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

412th Avenue over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 412th Avenue over Mud Creek in Day County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries412th Avenue
CrossesMud Creek
Location4 W & 4.7 S of Andover
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.34729, -97.98087
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 412th Avenue over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 412th Avenue over Mud 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 412th Avenue over Mud Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 412th Avenue over Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 412th Avenue over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.