343rd Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek
PoorFaulk County, South Dakota · 9W Faulkton · Structure no. 000000025130147
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
343rd Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 343rd Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 343rd Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is 343rd Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 343rd Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 343rd Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 343rd Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.