US Bridges

282nd Street over Long Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 3S & 0.4W of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042016140

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

282nd Street over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 282nd Street over Long Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries282nd Street
CrossesLong Creek
Location3S & 0.4W of Lennox
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.3015, -96.89703
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2022)
Projected traffic332 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 282nd Street over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 282nd 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 282nd Street over Long Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 282nd Street over Long Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 282nd Street over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.