349 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Ck
FairGregory County, South Dakota · 2.4S & 1.1E of Lucas · Structure no. 000000027168174
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
349 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 349 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Ck in Gregory County, South Dakota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 349 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Ck built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 349 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Ck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 349 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Ck carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 349 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Ck?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns 349 Avenue over South Fork Whetstone Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.