278th Street over Long Creek
GoodLincoln County, South Dakota · 0.5W of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042004100
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
278th Street over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 278th Street over Long Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 278th Street over Long Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is 278th Street over Long 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 278th Street over Long Creek carry?
About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 278th Street over Long Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 278th Street over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.