US Bridges

294th Street over Blind Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 3N & 5.3W Beresford · Structure no. 000000042022260

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

294th Street over Blind Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 294th Street over Blind Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries294th Street
CrossesBlind Creek
Location3N & 5.3W Beresford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12734, -96.87977
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 294th Street over Blind Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 294th Street over Blind 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 294th Street over Blind Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 294th Street over Blind Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 294th Street over Blind Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.