US Bridges

Cleveland Avenue over Long Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · SW Corner of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042010109

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Avenue over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cleveland Avenue 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCleveland Avenue
CrossesLong Creek
LocationSW Corner of Lennox
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.34663, -96.90568
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cleveland Avenue over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cleveland Avenue over Long Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Avenue over Long Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Avenue over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.