US Bridges

Twnshp RD 486th Av over Cobb Creek

Good

Deuel County, South Dakota · 3.3 S & 1 W Gary · Structure no. 000000020200163

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twnshp RD 486th Av over Cobb Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Twnshp RD 486th Av over Cobb Creek in Deuel County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTwnshp RD 486th Av
CrossesCobb Creek
Location3.3 S & 1 W Gary
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.74262, -96.48027
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Twnshp RD 486th Av over Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twnshp RD 486th Av over Cobb 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Twnshp RD 486th Av over Cobb Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twnshp RD 486th Av over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Twnshp RD 486th Av over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.