US Bridges

482 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R

Good

Grant County, South Dakota · 0.5S Albee · Structure no. 000000026330195

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

482 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R is a concrete culvert carrying 482 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R in Grant County, South Dakota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries482 Avenue
CrossesSouth Fork Yellow Bank R
Location0.5S Albee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.04111, -96.55855
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 482 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 482 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R 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 2022.

How much traffic does 482 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 482 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 482 Avenue over South Fork Yellow Bank R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.