US Bridges

286th Street over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 7S & 0.5W of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042015180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

286th Street over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 286th Street over Long Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the South Dakota average of 48.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries286th Street
CrossesLong Creek
Location7S & 0.5W of Lennox
Coordinates43.24343, -96.89527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 286th Street over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 286th Street over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 286th Street over Long Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 286th Street over Long Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 286th Street over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.