US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Little Moreau Creek

FairPosted for load

Dewey County, South Dakota · 3.2 KM W of White Horse · Structure no. 00000000000A003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Little Moreau Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Little Moreau Creek in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesLittle Moreau Creek
Location3.2 KM W of White Horse
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
Coordinates45.27425, -100.92342
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 2 over Little Moreau Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Little Moreau 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 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Little Moreau Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Little Moreau Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Little Moreau Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.