US Bridges

466th Avenue over Long Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 2.6N of Jct. US HWY 18 · Structure no. 000000042020144

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,017
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

466th Avenue over Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 466th Avenue over Long Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries466th Avenue
CrossesLong Creek
Location2.6N of Jct. US HWY 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.29601, -96.8859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2022)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 Long Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 466th Avenue 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 466th Avenue over Long Creek carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 466th Avenue over Long Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 466th Avenue over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.