US Bridges

152nd Street over Preachers Run Creek

Fair

Faulk County, South Dakota · 1N & 1.1W Chelsea · Structure no. 000000025399040

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

152nd Street over Preachers Run Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 152nd Street over Preachers Run 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 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries152nd Street
CrossesPreachers Run Creek
Location1N & 1.1W Chelsea
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.18665, -98.76041
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 152nd Street over Preachers Run Creek built?

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

What condition is 152nd Street over Preachers Run 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 152nd Street over Preachers Run Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 152nd Street over Preachers Run Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 152nd Street over Preachers Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.