US Bridges

Fdr 186 over False Bottom Creek

Good

Lawrence County, South Dakota · T 5 N R 2 E Sec 24 · Structure no. 020306000010069

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 186 over False Bottom Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fdr 186 over False Bottom Creek in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr 186
CrossesFalse Bottom Creek
LocationT 5 N R 2 E Sec 24
RouteFederal Lands Road 186.1
Coordinates44.38417, -103.81625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1991)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 186 over False Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Fdr 186 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 Fdr 186 over False Bottom Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Fdr 186 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 Fdr 186 over False Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.