US Bridges

158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek

Fair

Faulk County, South Dakota · 5S & 0.1E Cresbard · Structure no. 000000025311100

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries158th Street
CrossesS Fork Snake Creek
Location5S & 0.1E Cresbard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.09989, -98.93831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic55 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 158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 158th Street 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 158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.