288th Street over Snake Creek
FairLincoln County, South Dakota · 9S & 1.7E of Lennox · Structure no. 000000042037200
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
288th Street over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 288th Street over Snake Creek in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 288th Street over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 288th Street over Snake 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 288th Street over Snake Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 288th Street over Snake Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 288th Street over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.