US Bridges

367th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek

Poor

Faulk County, South Dakota · 6E & 6.6N Miranda · Structure no. 000000025360124

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

367th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 367th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in Faulk County, South Dakota. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Carries367th Avenue
CrossesS Fork Snake Creek
Location6E & 6.6N Miranda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.06477, -98.83811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 367th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is 367th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 367th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 367th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 367th Avenue over S Fork Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.