349th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek
FairFaulk County, South Dakota · 4W & 0.3S Faulkton · Structure no. 000000025180148
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
349th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 349th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 349th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 349th Avenue over S Fork Snake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 349th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 349th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 349th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.