900006: Peterson over Whitewood Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, South Dakota · 2 MI S of Lead Sd · Structure no. 0000000L2022757
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
900006: Peterson over Whitewood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 900006: Peterson over Whitewood Creek in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 900006: Peterson over Whitewood Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is 900006: Peterson over Whitewood Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 900006: Peterson over Whitewood Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is 900006: Peterson over Whitewood Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 900006: Peterson over Whitewood Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.