US Bridges

130th Street over Creek

Good

Day County, South Dakota · 0.5 N & 5.1 W of Pierpont · Structure no. 000000019019060

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th Street over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 130th Street over Creek in Day County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries130th Street
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 N & 5.1 W of Pierpont
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.50116, -97.94214
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic376 (2022)
Projected traffic376 by 2032
Trucks3%
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

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 130th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 130th Street over Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 130th Street over Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 130th Street over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 130th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.