Croked Creek over False Bottom Creek
GoodLawrence County, South Dakota · T 5 N R 2 E Sec 24 · Structure no. 020306000010019
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Croked Creek over False Bottom Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Croked Creek over False Bottom Creek in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Croked Creek over False Bottom Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Croked Creek over False Bottom Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Croked Creek over False Bottom Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Croked Creek over False Bottom Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Croked Creek over False Bottom Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.