281 Street over Bull Creek
GoodGregory County, South Dakota · 6N & 0.7E Dallas · Structure no. 000000027017120
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 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
281 Street over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 281 Street over Bull Creek in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 281 Street over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is 281 Street over Bull Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 281 Street over Bull Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 281 Street over Bull Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 281 Street over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.