Yellow Creek Road over Whitewood Ck
PoorLawrence County, South Dakota · 0.5 South of Lead · Structure no. 000000041148183
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Creek Road over Whitewood Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Creek Road over Whitewood Ck in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Creek Road over Whitewood Ck built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yellow Creek Road over Whitewood Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Yellow Creek Road over Whitewood Ck carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Creek Road over Whitewood Ck?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Creek Road over Whitewood Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.