10th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek
PoorPosted for loadFaulk County, South Dakota · 10th Avenue in Faulkton · Structure no. 000000025218141
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 10th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is 10th 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 10th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 10th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 10th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.