US Bridges

158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek

Fair

Faulk County, South Dakota · 5S & 1.7E Cresbard · Structure no. 000000025317100

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
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 1973 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 52 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries158th Street
CrossesS Fork Snake Creek
Location5S & 1.7E Cresbard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.09987, -98.92636
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 158th Street over S Fork Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.