US Bridges

167th Street over Creek

FairPosted for load

Faulk County, South Dakota · 3.3W Miranda · Structure no. 000000025267190

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th Street over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 167th Street over Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries167th Street
CrossesCreek
Location3.3W Miranda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.96964, -99.02969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 167th Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is 167th Street over 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 167th Street over Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 167th Street over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 167th Street over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.