US Bridges

287 Avenue over Spring Ck Trib

Good

Hughes County, South Dakota · 8.2N & 0.5W Pierre · Structure no. 000000033110037

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

287 Avenue over Spring Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 287 Avenue over Spring Ck Trib in Hughes 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Carries287 Avenue
CrossesSpring Ck Trib
Location8.2N & 0.5W Pierre
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.49348, -100.35077
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 287 Avenue over Spring Ck Trib built?

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

What condition is 287 Avenue over Spring Ck Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 287 Avenue over Spring Ck Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 287 Avenue over Spring Ck Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 287 Avenue over Spring Ck Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.