US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Stove Creek

Good

Dewey County, South Dakota · 7.1 KM SW of US-212/BIA-8 · Structure no. 0000A01340B0009

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Stove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 8 over Stove Creek in Dewey County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 8
CrossesStove Creek
Location7.1 KM SW of US-212/BIA-8
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
Coordinates45.04522, -100.48692
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic129 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 8 over Stove Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Stove 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 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 8 over Stove Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Stove Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8 over Stove Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.