US Bridges

IRR County Road over Creek

Good

Dewey County, South Dakota · 0.5E White Horse · Structure no. 000000021313140

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR County Road over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR County Road over Creek in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesIRR County Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.5E White Horse
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.26964, -100.8615
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2022)
Projected traffic451 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 IRR County Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR County Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR County Road over Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR County Road over Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR County Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.