US Bridges

287th Street over Snake Creek

Good

Lincoln County, South Dakota · 8S & 1.6E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042036190

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

287th Street over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 287th Street over Snake Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries287th Street
CrossesSnake Creek
Location8S & 1.6E of Lennox
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22888, -96.85239
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 287th Street over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 287th Street over Snake 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 2022.

How much traffic does 287th Street over Snake Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 287th Street over Snake Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 287th Street over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.