359th Avenue over N Fork of Snake Creek
FairFaulk County, South Dakota · 3.7N & 3W Cresbard · Structure no. 000000025280013
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
359th Avenue over N Fork of Snake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 359th Avenue over N Fork of Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 359th Avenue over N Fork of Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 359th Avenue over N Fork of 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 359th Avenue over N Fork of Snake Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 359th Avenue over N Fork of Snake Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 359th Avenue over N Fork of Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.