US Bridges

467th Avenue over Saddle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 1E & 9.3S of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042030203

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

467th Avenue over Saddle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 467th Avenue over Saddle Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries467th Avenue
CrossesSaddle Creek
Location1E & 9.3S of Lennox
Coordinates43.21026, -96.86551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 467th Avenue over Saddle Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 467th Avenue over Saddle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 467th Avenue over Saddle Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 467th Avenue over Saddle Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 467th Avenue over Saddle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.