US Bridges

466th Avenue over Trib. to Beaver Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 5.3N of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042020057

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,277
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

466th Avenue over Trib. to Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 466th Avenue over Trib. to Beaver Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 3,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,338 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries466th Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Beaver Creek
Location5.3N of Lennox
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.42375, -96.88612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,277 (2022)
Projected traffic6,338 by 2035
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 466th Avenue over Trib. to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is 466th Avenue over Trib. to Beaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 466th Avenue over Trib. to Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 466th Avenue over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 466th Avenue over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.