US Bridges

130th Street over Creek

Fair

Day County, South Dakota · 0.5N & 2.9E of Pierpont · Structure no. 000000019099060

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
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 1935 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 90 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries130th Street
CrossesCreek
Location0.5N & 2.9E of Pierpont
RouteCounty Highway 6254
Coordinates45.5006, -97.77839
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2022)
Projected traffic385 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 130th Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 130th Street over Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 130th Street over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 130th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.