US Bridges

272nd Street over Beaver Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 3.5W of Tea · Structure no. 000000042007040

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

272nd Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 272nd Street over Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries272nd Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.5W of Tea
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.44666, -96.91075
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 272nd Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 272nd Street over Beaver 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 2024.

How much traffic does 272nd Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 272nd Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 272nd Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.