US Bridges

361st Avenue over Creek

Good

Faulk County, South Dakota · 1.2N Miranda · Structure no. 000000025300178

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

361st Avenue over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 361st Avenue over Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries361st Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location1.2N Miranda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.98675, -98.96088
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 361st Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 361st Avenue over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 361st Avenue over Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 361st Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 361st Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.