US Bridges

180th Street over Stray Horse Creek

Fair

Hamlin County, South Dakota · 3.8E & 3N of Castlewood · Structure no. 000000029268020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th Street over Stray Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 180th Street over Stray Horse Creek in Hamlin County, South Dakota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries180th Street
CrossesStray Horse Creek
Location3.8E & 3N of Castlewood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.77531, -96.94819
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 180th Street over Stray Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th Street over Stray Horse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 180th Street over Stray Horse Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 180th Street over Stray Horse Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 180th Street over Stray Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.